Senior Tax Analyst - Income & Franchise
About The Position
Volvo Financial Services (VFS) USA is building a proactive, best-in-class Tax team integrated into business practices and tax compliance. Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Senior Tax Analyst, Income & Franchise Tax supports income and franchise tax planning, compliance, and reporting. The role collaborates across teams, participates in tax-related projects, drives process improvements, and supports technology integration. The position is based onsite in Greensboro, North Carolina. It covers preparation of federal and state income and franchise tax returns, tax provisions and accrual projections, tax account maintenance, tax research, support for other tax teams, and responses to tax notices and audits. The analyst also advises the business on tax compliance matters and contributes to research and other tax projects.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting or a related field from a nationally accredited university.
- At least 5 years of progressive tax experience with a public accounting firm and/or multistate company, including experience preparing U.S. federal and state income tax returns.
- Proficiency with tax return preparation and fixed asset systems.
- Proficiency with online tax research tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Foundational technical knowledge of federal and state tax rules and a general understanding of financial accounting.
- Effective analytical skills.
- Ability to follow through on commitments and deliver accurate, high-quality work on time.
- Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines, multiple projects, and tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to build productive working relationships and collaborate and share information across teams in a matrixed environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA.
- Sales and/or property tax experience.
- Experience with OneSource and Sage.
- Experience with Checkpoint and BNA.
- Alteryx experience.
- Captive equipment finance or general financial services experience.
- Knowledge of U.S. tax and accounting for leasing.
- Knowledge of IFRS tax accounting.
- Ability to influence others and leverage stakeholder relationships and organizational networks to achieve objectives.
Responsibilities
- Prepare U.S. federal and state income and franchise tax returns, estimated tax calculations, and estimated tax payments.
- Prepare monthly income tax provisions based on IFRS accounting standards and maintain related tax accounts in the general ledger.
- Assist with developing tax accrual projections for strategic financial planning and budgeting.
- Maintain and reconcile tax assets and depreciation.
- Research federal, state, and local tax questions and issues raised by the business.
- Help the sales and property tax team resolve complex issues.
- Act as a business consultant on tax compliance matters, including income, franchise, sales, property, and payroll taxes, and provide guidance on interpreting tax law.
- Respond to notices issued by tax authorities.
- Assist with tax audits initiated by tax authorities or internal control.
- Assist with large research projects and other tax-related projects.
- Drive process improvement initiatives and support technology integration.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Working environment that prioritizes safety, health, and wellbeing.
- Professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs to make combining work and personal life easier.
- Compensation may include a bonus where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
