Tax Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing necessary tax-related information to external tax advisors for federal and multi-state tax returns and preparation of quarterly estimates
• Work with external tax advisors in review and filing of federal and multi-state tax returns
• Responsible for preparation of the annual tax provision and overseeing the maintenance of major tax accounts in accordance with ASC 740, FIN 48, etc.
• Assist in managing all tax-related audits and relationships with external audit and external tax advisors
• Prepare and coordinate responses to notices and processing of refund checks from taxing authorities
• Responsible for multi-state income taxes, sales and use tax, property tax, business license and permits and various other informational reports fillings
• Serve as a main contact for the company’s outside auditors and tax service providers on all tax matters, including compliance, key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives
• Communicate with other business groups to explain tax impacts of business strategies
• Identify and assist in implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance process efficiencies—e.g., tax fixed assets depreciation system
• Assist in developing and implementing tax strategies and initiatives
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or business
• 2+ years of combined tax experience in public accounting with tax accounting in accordance with ASC 740
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Prior Big 4 experience
• CPA
• Expertise in income tax provisions and corporate income taxation, including federal tax and state & local tax; exposure to sales and use tax and other tax related filings
• Ability to interpret and apply technical tax and financial reporting requirements
• Ability to recommend and substantiate tax positions
• Experience dealing with taxing authorities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: