Senior Tax Analyst

Nordson Corporation • Westlake, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for supporting both U.S. domestic and international corporate income tax compliance, provision, and planning activities. This role will ensure accurate and timely tax filings, effective tax planning strategies, and proper accounting for income taxes under ASC 740. The position will collaborate cross-functionally and support global tax initiatives, including transformation and automation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution is required
• 5+ years of experience in federal, state and international tax in a Big 4 firm or large publicly traded corporation
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of internal control documentation requirements for tax processes under Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Proficient in Excel, OneStream and OneSource (OTP/OIT)
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and well organized
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and can learn and apply new concepts quickly

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or Master of Taxation preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review U.S. Federal Consolidated 1120, state and local income tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and supporting workpapers.
• Assist with quarterly and annual domestic income tax provision under ASC 740, including financial statement disclosures and audit documentation.
• Reconcile tax filings to provisions, support deferred tax balances, and prepare tax account reconciliations.
• Ensure SOX compliance through documentation and timely performance of controls.
• Monitor legislative developments affecting U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Support domestic tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
• Manage completion of the U.S. R&D tax credit study.
• Prepare and review international portions of the U.S. consolidated federal return (Forms 5471, 8858, 1118, 8990–8993, etc.), including calculations for E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, FTCs, and Section 163(j).
• Assist with the annual consolidated international tax provision under ASC 740, including disclosures and audit support.
• Analyze intercompany transactions, cash repatriation, foreign tax payments, and restructuring.
• Support global tax planning projects including legal entity simplification, reorganizations, M&A, and cash management.
• Prepare and review worldwide FIN 48 schedules and related disclosures.
• Support global transfer pricing initiatives, including analyzing intercompany transactions for compliance with arm's length standards, preparing transfer pricing documentation, managing local and global compliance requirements, and collaborating with finance and legal teams to ensure alignment with OECD guidelines and local tax regulations.
• Conduct tax research on international tax provisions and document conclusions.
• Monitor global legislative developments and assess impact on the company.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement tax technology tools and process improvements.
• Support tax transformation initiatives including automation and data analytics.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely filings.
• Document and streamline tax processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

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