Tax Analyst

Mars • Hackettstown, NJ

1d • $82,748 - $113,779

About The Position

The Tax Analyst works in the Compliance & Reporting function within Mars Incorporated’s Global Tax Organization, supporting all business segments. The role contributes to the tax reporting cycle, including global tax provision and U.S. federal and state compliance, and supports effective tax advisory services for U.S. businesses. The analyst also helps transform tax processes and turn tax knowledge into actionable insights.

The position prepares and reviews tax returns, tax provisions, and other tax reporting; supports business units with forecasting and cash tax planning; assists with tax-authority inquiries; researches tax issues; and identifies process improvements using data analytics tools. The role offers opportunities to learn tax law and accounting in partnership with experienced tax professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university.
• 1–2 years of corporate tax experience, including federal, state, and international tax.
• Experience using workflow tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams applications.
• Experience working in a team environment, including with individuals in various geographic locations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in taxation.
• Certified Public Accountant license or Enrolled Agent license.
• Some public accounting experience.
• Experience with tax reporting systems such as ONESOURCE Income Tax and Provision, Dataflow, or GoSystems.
• Experience with data analytics systems such as Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI, or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. federal, foreign, and state tax forms and returns for corporations, professional corporations, and partnerships.
• Prepare and review U.S. GAAP income tax provisions and uncertain tax positions for domestic corporations and foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare other tax reporting, including withholding tax and gross receipts tax.
• Provide support to U.S. business units, including forecasting and cash tax planning.
• Support responses to federal IRS and state tax authorities.
• Review and analyze tax-process effectiveness and communicate process improvement opportunities using data analytics tools.
• Research income tax issues and communicate findings.
• Partner with experienced tax professionals to learn tax law and accounting.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Variable pay.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off benefits.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

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