Associate III - Corporate Income Tax

Velera

4d•$67,700 - $86,300•Remote

About The Position

The Tax Associate III will be responsible for the Income Tax function encompassing federal, state, and local compliance. This includes tax provision, tax estimates, tax extensions, tax returns, and other related support. The role involves drafting concise responses to tax notices, communicating with tax authorities, and preparing accurate work papers and tax returns. The associate will also gather financial information for tax audits, maintain a tax calendar, and communicate with external vendors and internal business units. This position requires managing workload with minimal supervision and staying current with tax laws and professional knowledge. Additionally, the role will assist with other tax matters such as indirect tax, credits and incentives, and mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, finance, or equivalent business-related major required.
Must have a minimum of five years of progressive tax experience including the federal, state, and local compliance of corporations and partnerships.
Experience with ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes required.
Experience with a variety of tax returns and supporting forms and schedules required. Includes forms 1120, 1065, and various state and local forms.
Must have experience monitoring, researching, documenting, and applying changes in tax laws to the income tax process.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tax research software preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform corporate income tax function for parent company and subsidiaries consisting of federal, state, and local compliance.
Includes tax provision, tax estimates, tax extensions, tax returns, and other related support.
Draft concise responses to tax notices and contact various tax authorities by phone, email, and mail if needed.
Prepare work papers, tax returns, and related work products with accuracy and conformity with tax law and documentation standards.
Comply with federal, state, and local requirements by studying regulations, maintaining adherence to requirements, and providing feedback to management on needed actions.
Gathering and compiling financial information for the completion of tax audits and engagements.
Maintain a tax calendar consisting of all tax compliance deadlines.
Communicate with external tax vendors and tax specialists to ensure timely tax reporting requirements.
Work with internal business units and establish relationships to ensure the accurate and timely transfer of information.
Manage workload while performing proactively with minimum supervision.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Develop experience around federal and state tax laws as applies to cooperatives.
Assist with other tax matters as needed including indirect tax, credits and incentives, mergers and acquisitions, etc.