Senior Analyst, Federal Income Tax

Job Purpose

The Senior Analyst will report to the Senior Manager/Manager of Federal Compliance team. Tax Senior Analyst’s primary responsibility is to prepare federal taxable income computations, prepare federal income tax returns, assist with various tax projects, support accounting for tax positions, and assist with federal income tax audits. As part of the Corporate Tax Department, you will interact frequently with other members of the tax department on planning, compliance and controversy matters, and you may also have regular interaction with Accounting, Treasury, and operations finance staff on federal income tax matters.    

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal income tax returns and supporting work papers for both corporations and partnerships
• Perform tax research relating to income tax filings positions, elections, methods, etc. as required
• Assist in federal planning projects and tax controversy matters
• Participate in tax discussions regarding business operations and apply business knowledge in tax analysis
• Prepare extensions and quarterly income tax estimates
• Assist with quarterly and year-end current tax provision calculations and annual deferred proofs
• Prepare/Review fixed asset information for depreciation computations
• Prepare quarterly reports for partnerships, including capital account maintenance
• Maintain tax software systems, dataflows, and work papers

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA and/or master’s degree in accounting or taxation preferred
• 3+ years of U.S. federal corporate tax experience, either in-house with U.S. multinational corporations or in public accounting
• Strong understanding of federal income tax compliance process
• Experience with income tax return software such as OneSource
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Exposure and/or experience with Oracle or other financial accounting systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to operate in multi-task and deadline driven team- environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills