Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Analyst / Tax Analyst II with strong expertise in U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance, tax provision, and tax accounting. The role involves preparing and reviewing Form 1120 tax returns, complex tax workpapers, consolidation schedules, estimated taxes, extensions, and tax provision support while ensuring accurate and timely filings.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, and review U.S. federal corporate income tax returns (Form 1120).
- Prepare and review complex tax workpapers, including book-to-tax adjustments, permanent and temporary differences, and tax account reconciliations.
- Handle federal consolidation workpapers, legal entity data, and consolidation adjustments.
- Prepare and review estimated tax calculations, extension workpapers, and supporting schedules.
- Support quarterly and annual tax provision activities and resolve workpaper discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready tax documentation.
- Research federal tax laws and support tax planning activities as required.
- Mentor and train junior tax analysts.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and support tax automation and efficiency initiatives.
- Coordinate with U.S. tax teams and internal stakeholders to meet compliance deadlines.
Required Skills
- 6+ years of relevant experience in U.S. federal corporate taxation, tax compliance, tax provision, or tax accounting.
- Strong hands-on experience with Form 1120 and federal corporate tax returns.
- Knowledge of book-to-tax adjustments, tax reconciliations, and federal consolidation workpapers.
- Experience with estimated taxes, extensions, and tax provision support.
- Proficiency in tax compliance software such as ONESOURCE Income Tax, ONESOURCE Tax Provision, or GoSystem.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Good to Have
- Experience reviewing complex federal tax returns and workpapers.
- Knowledge of U.S. federal tax regulations and tax research.
- Experience mentoring junior team members.
- Exposure to tax process improvement initiatives and internal controls.
Education
Bachelors or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, MBA, or an equivalent qualification.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong expertise in U.S. federal corporate tax compliance and accounting.
- Ability to independently manage complex tax workpapers and review deliverables.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict filing deadlines.
- Comfortable collaborating with U.S. tax teams and managing multiple priorities.