Sr. Tax Accountant

Sr. Tax Accountant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
• 3–6+ years of relevant experience in corporate tax, with a strong focus on ASC 740 and income tax provision
• Experience in a public accounting firm (Big 4 or large regional) or a corporate tax department of a multinational company preferred
• Strong hands-on experience with corporate income tax provision matters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with tax provision software such as Corptax is highly desirable
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting systems
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Superior attention to detail with strong time management, organizational, analytical and planning skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and prioritize accordingly to meet deadlines especially expedited requests
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with team in various levels while being able to work independently
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach to processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of global quarter (Interim) and annual (Year-end) income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including, but not limited to:
• Liaise with international offices for various quarter-close income tax provision matters
• Review tax packages submitted by local offices, including analysis of permanent/temporary book/tax differences, return-to-provision adjustments, and cash tax payments.
• Perform effective tax rate (ETR) analytics and review global rate fluctuations and drivers.
• Maintain valuation allowance analysis
• Prepare tax account rollforwards and reconciliations; extract trial balances from financial systems as needed.
• Compilation and submission of income tax provision journal entries.
• Deliver accurate and timely income tax provision documentation to internal and external stakeholders
• Support SOX compliance by maintaining proper documentation for income tax processes and controls.
• Maintain company’s tax account mapping structure, coordinating with local offices to ensure accuracy
• Maintain the income tax compliance calendar and monitor the filing status of local tax returns
• Maintain Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryforward schedules
• Review cash tax payment submissions and cross-reference to support provided by local offices
• Prepare monthly forecast provision models, including flux analysis for various tax accounts
• Stay informed of latest tax law/accounting standard changes and assist in tax accounting research projects
• Assist with other tax matters as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Experience in a public accounting firm (Big 4 or large regional) or a corporate tax department of a multinational company preferred.