State Income Tax Analyst

EchoStar • Centennial, CO

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About The Position

The State Income Tax Analyst supports accurate and compliant multistate income and franchise tax reporting amid complex legislative requirements. The role connects financial data with state reporting requirements to help protect the company from penalties and optimize its tax position. It also supports modernization of compliance workflows and proactive audit management.

The analyst prepares state income and franchise tax returns, workpapers, and disclosures across multiple jurisdictions; supports state tax provisions under ASC 740; manages state tax audits and notices; and evaluates apportionment factors. The role also uses AI-driven research tools to monitor legislative changes and explain tax-law impacts, while collaborating with finance, legal, external tax advisors, leadership, and tax authorities to improve data collection and processes.

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person, on-site interview. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Entry-level to 4 years of experience in corporate state income and franchise tax.
• Proficiency in multistate corporate income and franchise tax concepts, including apportionment, estimated payments, and state-specific adjustments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including manipulating large datasets and building pivot tables.
• Professional collaboration skills for working with external tax advisors, internal leadership, and regulatory agencies.
• AI literacy for tax research and routine documentation tasks.
• Experience managing corporate tax compliance cycles in a dedicated tax department or public accounting firm.
• Strategic problem-solving skills to navigate complex state tax laws and improve processes.
• State tax return preparation and review skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, including advanced Excel.
• Multistate tax research and legislative analysis skills.
• Willingness to participate in at least one in-person, on-site interview.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Taxation.
• CPA certification.
• Prior experience using CORPTax compliance software.

Responsibilities

• Complete state income and franchise tax returns, workpapers, and disclosures accurately and on time across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support state tax provisions in alignment with ASC 740.
• Manage state tax audits and notices through documentation and communication with tax authorities.
• Evaluate and optimize state apportionment factors so filings reflect business operations and manage tax liability.
• Use AI-driven research tools to monitor legislative changes and summarize tax-law impacts for the team.
• Collaborate with internal finance and legal departments to streamline data collection and improve processes.
• Work with external tax advisors and internal leadership as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career opportunities
• Flexible time away plan

What This Job Offers

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