Senior Tax Analyst (Domestic)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Senior Tax Analyst maintains tax records and prepares and reviews federal and state income tax returns, estimated tax computations, tax accruals, federal and state tax true-up computations, and related schedules and reports for a large consolidated multinational group of entities. The role responds to state and IRS notices and information document requests and completes special projects as requested. The position prepares and reviews federal and state tax returns and quarterly estimates, quarterly and annual GAAP and statutory tax accruals, and return-to-accrual true-up computations. It also handles tax authority inquiries, maintains tax depreciation records, prepares income-tax journal entries, researches tax and GAAP issues, assists with training new employees, and helps develop and maintain tax department spreadsheets and software.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- At least 5 years of relevant, progressive tax experience, concentrated in corporate consolidated tax returns and state income tax issues.
- Solid experience and understanding of GAAP tax accounting concepts.
- Ability to apply broad knowledge of tax and GAAP principles, practices, and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments relevant to the Company's business.
- Intermediate proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Public accounting tax experience at a large firm.
- Experience with insurance and/or international taxation.
- Experience using specialized income tax software.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns and quarterly tax estimates, applying federal tax compliance guidelines for insurance and international tax areas.
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual GAAP and statutory tax accruals and return-to-accrual true-up computations.
- Respond to notices and audit inquiries from the IRS and state income tax authorities.
- Maintain tax depreciation records.
- Prepare and record income tax-related journal entries.
- Research and document issues involving technical tax and GAAP topics.
- Assist in training new employees.
- Assist in developing and maintaining tax department spreadsheets and software.
- Follow work plans, established timelines, and predefined goals, and meet deadlines.
- Communicate activities, results, and observations to employees and management as appropriate.
- Identify opportunities to improve business practices and perform work thoroughly, cost-efficiently, and productively.
- Comply with corporate policies and procedures, report control breakdowns to management, and conduct activities safely.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
- Basic life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
- 20 days of PTO, two floating holidays, approximately 11 paid holidays, and volunteer time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Wellness program including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription.
- Student loan matching program.
- Employee discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
