Advanced Tax Specialist

Celanese International Corporation • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Advanced Tax Specialist joins the US Income Tax group and assists with the quarterly and annual tax provision and tax compliance processes, while providing support to tax leadership. The role covers corporate federal and state tax returns, tax provisions, estimated payments, tax-account reconciliations, tax research, notices, and state 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 in corporations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare various book-to-tax adjustments.
• Prepare and review federal pro forma corporate income tax returns for the consolidated group.
• Prepare and review state income tax and franchise tax returns.
• Prepare and review federal and state extensions and estimated payments.
• Prepare and review annual tax provisions.
• Assist with 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 tax-account reconciliations in accordance with Celanese 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