Tax Senior Specialist – Federal Income Tax

AT&T•Dallas, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. Overall Purpose: Support optimization of corporate tax compliance and reporting processes ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Assist in maintenance of tax records, and preparation of assigned tax returns and reports. Key Roles and Responsibilities: • Organizes and compiles information and responds to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments, and other tax controversy matters. • Evaluates tax issues throughout the tax controversy life cycle, including assistance with scenario planning. • Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results. • Prepares tax research to advise management of the federal income tax and related accounting implications of IRS Audit activities. • Coordinate, prepare, or review amended federal income tax returns required for identified claims not handled in regular audit activities. • Coordinate preparation of tax-related journal entries, financial statement disclosures and account reconciliations in accordance with company policy and SOX controls for IRS audit settlements and uncertain tax benefits. • Responsible for meeting all required deadlines. Experience: • Technical knowledge of federal laws and regulations. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills and self-management. • Proficiency in tax software and other financial management tools such as Excel, Power BI, Corptax or Onesource, and Artificial Intelligence. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. • At least four years of experience in tax controversy, tax compliance, income tax planning for corporations and/or partnerships, or a related field. • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and CPA Certification. Job Contribution: An experienced professional with in-depth knowledge, applying organizational practices to resolve moderately difficult problems. Works with independent judgement on expansive projects with minimal supervision, implementing policy changes to improve functions. Actions impact efficiency costs, schedules and client relationships. Interacts primarily within the department and with General Managers and above across various teams. Supervisor: No Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 2+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Requirements

Technical knowledge of federal laws and regulations.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills and self-management.
Proficiency in tax software and other financial management tools such as Excel, Power BI, Corptax or Onesource, and Artificial Intelligence.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
At least four years of experience in tax controversy, tax compliance, income tax planning for corporations and/or partnerships, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
2+ years of related experience.
Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and CPA Certification.

Responsibilities

Organizes and compiles information and responds to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments, and other tax controversy matters.
Evaluates tax issues throughout the tax controversy life cycle, including assistance with scenario planning.
Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.
Prepares tax research to advise management of the federal income tax and related accounting implications of IRS Audit activities.
Coordinate, prepare, or review amended federal income tax returns required for identified claims not handled in regular audit activities.
Coordinate preparation of tax-related journal entries, financial statement disclosures and account reconciliations in accordance with company policy and SOX controls for IRS audit settlements and uncertain tax benefits.
Responsible for meeting all required deadlines.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone