Tax Analyst, Domestic and International

GATX • Chicago, IL

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to advance in their careers. The Tax Analyst, Domestic and International is responsible for international and domestic tax compliance including analysis, preparation and review. This person supports the International group by helping with analysis of foreign earnings, taxes, tax accounting and transfer pricing and in completion of related compliance in connection with GATX foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures. On the Domestic side, the analyst will prepare Federal and State compliance in relation with GATX domestic subsidiaries and help with quarterly and annual tax accounting.

Requirements

• The Tax Analyst will interact with senior analysts and managers from Corporate and Business Unit Accounting Departments, from Treasury and occasionally with other Staff Functions such as Financial Planning and Analysis, Internal Audit, HR, Law. There will also be some contact with outside parties such as Joint Venture Partner accountants.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 3 years of corporate income tax experience with a major corporation or public accounting firm.
• Experience in analyzing tax expense and reserve accounts.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and various tax research engines.
• Experience with tax provision and compliance software such as Longview Tax, Corptax, and BNA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with software support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications, and CorpTax (or comparable) tax software required.
• Excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and proactive and to work well in a team environment.
• Self-starter with good problem-solving skills.
• Willingness/availability to work overtime as required.
• Limited travel may be required (i.e., 1-2 weeks).
• This is a hybrid position which will require the employee to work in the office at least 3 days a week throughout the year. The employee may work remotely the balance of the time, apart from quarter and year end close when work is fully in-office.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MST a plus but not required.
• Experience with SAP, and/or BNA Tax Analyzer, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and prepare U.S. tax reporting for foreign and domestic businesses including Forms 1120, 5471, 8858, 1065, 8865, 1042, 8832, etc. using Excel, SAP, and CorpTax .
• The Analyst will interact with Business Units in soliciting information. These duties include providing support in connection with audit inquiries by the IRS International Examiner.
• Prepare state compliance as directed by the Domestic Tax Senior Manager.
• Assist in compiling information for apportionment.
• Assist in preparing annual reports and state estimated tax payments.
• Gather information as directed for state income and franchise tax audits.
• Assist in compiling information for quarterly tax accounting in support of global tax accounting and financial reporting.
• Assist in projects as needed for both the International and Domestic tax teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees