Tax Analyst

Braskem • Philadelphia, PA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Analyst supports Braskem America’s direct and indirect tax processes, including preparation of tax workpapers and forms, tax memos, and tax accounting documents. The role interacts with tax consultants and supports audits related to the tax environment. The position is hybrid and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with travel under 5%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax.
• At least 3 years of corporate tax, public accounting, or tax consulting experience.
• Good knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. federal and state income tax concepts.
• Experience with tax reconciliations and account analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting both direct and indirect tax functions.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of sales and use tax compliance processes.
• Experience with OneSource or similar tax technology solutions.
• CPA or CPA-track candidate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing federal and state income tax calculations and entries for monthly provisions and compliance.
• Maintain tax depreciation schedules and support book-to-tax adjustments.
• Support preparation of estimated tax payments; process federal and state income tax payments and annual extensions.
• Assist with state franchise tax calculations and filings.
• Prepare data requests and supporting documentation for external tax advisors preparing tax returns.
• Reconcile monthly sales and use tax entries and identify exceptions requiring adjustment.
• Support the business with sales and use tax exemptions, including certificates.
• Perform Superfund excise tax reconciliations and reporting.
• Coordinate Canada’s GST/QST payment processing.
• Monitor indirect tax accruals and prepare adjustments when necessary.
• Maintain property tax accruals and ensure proper allocation; assist with tracking notices and payment deadlines.
• Support annual preparation and filing of Forms 1099, 1042, and 720.
• Assist with FBAR reporting and information gathering.
• Support preparation and filing of miscellaneous tax filings, licenses, and reports; prepare and process tax payments.
• Monitor tax compliance calendars and filing deadlines, and maintain organized tax documentation and records.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations of tax-related general ledger accounts.
• Support tax audits and tax authority inquiries by gathering information and preparing responses.
• Assist with maintaining tax controls and documentation.
• Develop and maintain process narratives and desktop procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Teladoc.
• Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and legal and identity theft insurance.
• Flexible work schedules, including 9/80 schedules for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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