Senior Tax Specialist, State Tax

Cox Communications • Atlanta, GA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Tax Analyst role supports Cox’s state income tax function across audits, planning, transactions, compliance, and provision. The role offers broad exposure to Cox’s lines of business and involves collaboration with teams throughout the Tax Department. The position researches and models state income tax issues, supports audits and acquisitions, prepares and reviews apportionment calculations, and assists with strategic state tax planning and entity-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a master’s degree and 2 years of experience, a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, or 8 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and tax return preparation software (OneSource).
• Excellent analytical, technical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead and prioritize multiple assignments and consistently deliver thorough, accurate work with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and manage responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in a related discipline is strongly desired, such as a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Two to four years of experience in tax.
• Experience with automation and data analytics tools.
• CPA or master’s degree and Big 4 experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Cox state income tax function using strategic and analytical skills.
• Research and model state income tax issues arising from planning initiatives, transactions, audits, compliance requirements, and legislative changes.
• Prepare and review responses to state audit information requests and notices, evaluate audit reports, and model potential settlement scenarios.
• Prepare and review multistate and unitary apportionment calculations, including analysis of planning initiatives and transaction impacts.
• Support acquisitions by assisting with state tax due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Assist in the analysis and implementation of strategic state planning concepts.
• Collaborate with internal departments and state Departments of Revenue to gather and provide data, respond to inquiries, and resolve state tax issues.
• Work on projects related to newly created, dissolved, or acquired entities.

Benefits

• Flexible paid vacation, consistent with duties, company needs, and obligations.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee’s or family members’ wellness.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); and paid days off, including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

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