Tax Analyst

Cengage Group • Virtual US OH, OH

3d • $52,000 - $67,600

About The Position

The Tax Analyst prepares U.S. international income tax provisions and compliance, along with U.S. federal and state income tax provisions and compliance. The role also involves researching tax issues, assisting with tax planning projects, and supporting improvements to tax processes and documentation. The position reports to the International Tax Manager. The company may consider hiring at the Senior Tax Analyst level depending on relevant prior work experience. Training and professional development are emphasized, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Two to four years of U.S. federal/state income tax and/or U.S. international income tax compliance and provision preparation experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with peers and management.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Experience with tax research software such as BNA, RIA Checkpoint, or CCH.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Tax or Accounting and CPA.
• Experience with OneSource tax compliance software; strongly preferred.
• Experience with tax provision software.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Experience with data analytics and automation tools, including Power Query, Power BI, and/or Alteryx.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. international income tax provisions, including foreign valuation allowance, Subpart F and GILTI income, 163(j), earnings and profits, foreign tax pools, APB 23, and UTP analyses.
• Assist with reviewing and managing quarterly and annual non-U.S. income tax provisions, including AETR calculations, rate reconciliations, and account roll-forwards.
• Prepare U.S. international income tax compliance for foreign entities, including related calculations, forms, disclosures, schedules, and audit support.
• Assist with BEPS calculations and global filings, analyses, and documentation, including Pillar Two and CbCR.
• Prepare state income tax provision workpapers, state income tax returns, and related workpapers.
• Prepare federal income tax provision workpapers, federal income tax returns, and related workpapers as needed.
• Research federal, state, and international tax technical issues and write supporting memorandums covering appropriate tax treatment and alternate positions.
• Assist with implementing tax planning projects as needed.
• Assist in identifying and implementing tax department improvements to ensure accurate calculations, reports, filings, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain well-organized and accurate company tax files and make them available to address audit examination issues.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of tax filings and projects and complete them within appropriate time periods with expected results.

What This Job Offers

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