Senior Tax Analyst

KARL STORZ • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst prepares and/or reviews U.S. corporate federal, state, and local tax matters for KARL STORZ North America entities, including income tax returns, estimated payments, extensions, amended returns, research and development credit calculations, and year-end tax provisions under ASC 740. The role also prepares U.S. federal and state income tax returns for the Storz family and handles foreign withholding tax requirements and filings.

The position supports compliance with tax laws, monitors income tax nexus and legislative developments, assists with tax audits and responses to taxing authorities, and provides tax research and technical support to other departments. It also supports the Tax Director on special projects and uses technology tools to improve tax and financial data review and analysis. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in federal and multistate corporate tax compliance, or 3–5 years of experience with a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of tax laws and ability to perform tax research.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, practices, and ASC 740.
• Good analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, OneSource, BNA Fixed Assets, and RIA Checkpoint software, or equivalent tools.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Master’s degree in Taxation.
• Membership in a CPA professional society.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned KSNA companies’ federal, state, and local income tax returns, quarterly estimated tax payments, and extension requests with minimal oversight.
• Prepare amended tax returns when required.
• Oversee planning and preparation of annual federal, California, Massachusetts, and Texas research and development credit calculations, and document the tax positions.
• Prepare assigned KSNA companies’ year-end federal and state income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including year-end-to-tax-return provision reconciliations, within accounting and auditor timelines.
• Monitor compliance with tax laws, income tax nexus in various states, and legislative developments affecting compliance.
• Facilitate, assist with, or manage assigned tax audits, including identifying potential exposures, obtaining requested documents, anticipating auditor questions, and planning the records and analyses submitted.
• Respond to federal and state taxing authorities’ assessment notices to defend company positions.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for the Storz family.
• Prepare foreign withholding tax requirements and file necessary returns; maintain withholding tax documentation and inform other departments of requirements.
• Update skills on technology improvements and develop better tools for reviewing and analyzing tax and financial data, such as Microsoft Power Apps.
• Perform tax research and resolve tax issues as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments in structuring specific business transactions.
• Provide support to the Tax Director on special projects and studies.

Benefits

• Ongoing development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership.
• A culture that encourages creativity and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work with advanced technologies and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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