Sr Tax Analyst - Hybrid

Labcorp•Durham, NC

1d•$62,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to support federal, state, and local income tax compliance and reporting. The position prepares workpapers and supporting documentation, conducts tax analysis and research, and assists with quarterly and annual tax provision processes. It also supports compliance, audit, and special project activities while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiencies. The role follows a hybrid schedule in Durham, North Carolina: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, with three in-office days and two remote days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of technical U.S. income tax experience.
Strong technical foundation in federal and state income tax concepts, research, and application.
Tax research skills, including the ability to interpret tax laws, draft conclusions, and evaluate tax impacts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with tax team members and business partners.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across teams.
Structured, deadline-oriented, and well organized.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively with tax team members.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is strongly preferred.
Educational background with a concentration in Tax is preferred.
Experience with CorpTax or similar tax compliance software is preferred.
Experience implementing process improvements and automation using programs such as Alteryx and other workflow programs is preferred.
Big 4 experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare workpapers and key components of federal, state, and local income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and completeness across assigned areas.
Assist with quarterly and annual global income tax provisions, including supporting calculations and documentation.
Calculate quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and extension payments for entities with moderate to high complexity, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
Assist with federal and state tax audits and notices by preparing documentation and supporting responses to taxing authority inquiries.
Perform tax account reconciliations, investigate variances, and assist in resolving issues.
Research and interpret federal and state tax laws and regulations, summarize findings, and prepare technical memoranda and recommendations as needed.
Support special tax projects, tax planning initiatives, and tax savings opportunities as assigned.
Execute standard operating procedures and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
Collaborate with the tax operations team to identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and technology enhancements, including data analytics and automation tools such as Alteryx.
Partner with the broader finance organization to understand business changes, assess tax impacts, and align financial and tax reporting activities.
Communicate effectively and professionally across teams, manage assigned responsibilities, and collaborate across tax and finance functions.