Senior Tax Associate

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Tax team, the Senior Associate will support DTCC’s global income tax provision process. The role is responsible for contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting, with a focus on deferred tax accounting, effective tax rate analysis, and financial statement disclosures. The role partners closely with Controllership, FP&A, and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely reporting, while supporting a strong control environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Big 4 firm or multinational environment
• Strong experience in ASC 740 tax provision and financial reporting
• Experience with Oracle HFM and tax provision systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a reporting-driven environment
• Effective communication skills to present tax results clearly to stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• CPA or progress toward certification preferred
• Master's in Taxation or Accounting is a plus
• Oracle TRCS is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end income tax provision calculations under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax components
• Support U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and related processes, including provision-to-return adjustments, state apportionment, and adjustments
• Analyze deferred tax assets and liabilities, including valuation allowance considerations
• Prepare effective tax rate (ETR) analysis and explain key drivers and variances to stakeholders
• Prepare and reconcile tax-related balance sheet accounts and roll-forwards as part of the close process
• Support FIN 48 / uncertain tax position analysis, including documentation and supporting schedules
• Assist in drafting income tax disclosures for financial statements and audit support materials
• As needed, work with others on responses to, and liaisons with, tax authorities on audits and other tax matters
• Work closely with the Global Tax Team, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting & Accounting to support the financial close and audit cycle
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance tax provision processes, controls, and automation
• Aligns risk and control processes into day to day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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