Tax Analyst Income Tax

American Greetings•Westlake, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Analyst – Income Taxes will be responsible for preparing work papers and tax analyses to support income tax returns and tax provision calculations for American Greetings and its subsidiaries. This includes the computation and recording of current and deferred taxes both at year end and quarterly during the year, technical tax research and the preparation of tax returns. Because this position requires regular on-site work at our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates who currently reside in Northeast Ohio. Remote work and relocation assistance are not available for this role.

Requirements

1+ years of experience preparing income tax returns of all types for a mid to large corporation and/or for a public accounting firm.
1+ year of tax provision experience, including preparation of journal entries.
Ability to work independently and as a member of the tax team.
Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task, meet specified deadlines, and maintain a flexible, positive attitude.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to utilize various tax compliance and research software.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.
Bachelor’s Degree; Accounting/Finance major preferred.
Currently reside in Northeast Ohio.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant designation and/or Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparation of the federal, international, and state and local income tax returns, including consolidated federal income tax return, international tax returns/disclosures, global minimum tax and state and local income/franchise tax returns with supporting documentation.
Preparation of the quarterly federal, state and local tax estimates, and certain international estimates.
Utilize tax compliance and provision software (Corptax and OneSource), as well as general ledger systems (SAP) to increase department efficiency and accuracy of tax filings and tax journal entries.
Communicate effectively and partner with other departments to gather necessary information for accurate and timely tax return filing.
Preparation and review of the deferred and current taxes, both at year end and quarterly, including associated journal entries utilizing tax provision software and advanced excel functions.
Monthly reconciliation of tax-related balance sheet accounts.
Support taxing authority examinations and notices by gathering data to respond to information requests.
Research and analyze tax issues related to the Company using third party research tools (CCH).
Assist with the interpretation of new tax laws, regulations and court cases to determine impact on Company operations.
Complete other ad-hoc projects as assigned.