Income Tax Specialist

CSX • Jacksonville, FL

3d

About The Position

Job Summary Support all roles and functions within the Income Tax Compliance group to ensure regulatory compliance and timely and accurate income and franchise tax reporting for federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions. Primary Activities and Responsibilities Work under supervision to prepare income, franchise, excise, and information reporting tax returns, process requires data analysis, identification of common tax sensitive transactions, and application of appropriate tax treatment. Work independently to analyze and respond to tax notices, including correspondence with taxing jurisdictions. Work includes identification of issues, gathering return information, and analysis of return data. Work with other members of the income tax compliance group to assist in the extraction and analysis of data and other information needed for tax return preparation and regulatory compliance. Prepare income and franchise tax payment vouchers and process tax payment requests through Oracle, including estimated payments and extensions for all jurisdictions Support special projects and cross-functional department initiatives, including process improvements, tax planning, etc. Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree
• 2 or more years of experience in Accounting or Income Tax
• Knowledge of Federal and state income tax laws
• Knowledge of Financial Accounting
• Microsoft Office skills, with strong knowledge of Excel
• Ability to effectively execute income tax compliance responsibilities and projects
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong drive for results

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree
• 2 or more years of experience in Public accounting experience, preferable Big Four.
• Focus on Tax.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

• Prepare income, franchise, excise, and information reporting tax returns
• Analyze and respond to tax notices, including correspondence with taxing jurisdictions
• Assist in the extraction and analysis of data and other information needed for tax return preparation and regulatory compliance
• Prepare income and franchise tax payment vouchers and process tax payment requests through Oracle
• Support special projects and cross-functional department initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees