Advanced Tax Specialist

Celanese International Corporation • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Advanced Tax Specialist will join the US Income Tax group and assist with quarterly and annual tax provision and compliance processes, while providing support to tax leadership. The role includes preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns, supporting quarter-end reporting, maintaining tax accounting documentation, reconciling tax accounts, and assisting with tax notices and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting principles and concepts.
• Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations.
• Experience preparing corporate federal income tax returns (Form 1120).
• Experience working with large, consolidated corporate tax groups.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, modeling, and large dataset management.
• Experience performing account reconciliations.
• Understanding of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong research skills related to corporate tax issues.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• 4–6 years of income tax experience, mainly with corporations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Fortune 500 company and/or public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with SAP, BCS, and/or BPC systems.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various book-to-tax adjustments.
• Prepare and review federal pro forma corporate income tax returns for a consolidated group.
• Prepare and review state income tax and franchise returns.
• Prepare and review federal and state extensions and estimated payments.
• Prepare and review annual tax provisions.
• Assist in the quarter-end reporting process.
• Prepare and maintain the US ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) summary and rollforward, and communicate related SAP entries to the appropriate accounting team.
• Perform account reconciliations for tax accounts in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with resolving federal and state notices.
• Assist with various state audits.
• Perform research and analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level