Tax Specialist

Ascend Performance Materials; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Tax Specialist to join the Global Tax Team in Chennai. The role focuses on income tax compliance, ASC 740 calculations, and tax research across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. You will prepare filings, support tax accounting, and maintain data in OneSource.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment within a small tax department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive tax experience in industry or accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Proficient in OneSource or similar tax provision software.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the income tax provision and ongoing tax accounting maintenance.
• Upload and manage tax data in OneSource Tax Provision.
• Generate reports and perform analysis using OneSource Tax Provision.
• Calculate M adjustments and reconcile deferred tax balances.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations for federal, state, and international entities, and propose necessary adjustments.
• Support the annual external tax audit process.
• Assist with Superfund tax compliance reporting and monthly account reconciliations in OneStream.

Skills

Tax experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

OneSource

SAP

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers, and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting‑edge technologies and industry expertise.

About the Role

The Tax Specialist will support the Global Tax Team in managing income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax provision activities, and tax research across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role includes preparing tax filings, supporting tax accounting and deferred tax calculations, assisting with audits, and maintaining tax data in OneSource.

The position also involves researching technical tax matters, monitoring changes in tax laws, supporting process improvements, and coordinating tax-related payments with internal teams. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

The Tax Specialist is an integral part of the Global Tax Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local tax compliance, conduct research on relevant technical tax matters, and support the preparation of ASC 740 calculations. As part of a small tax department, the Tax Specialist will gain exposure to a broad range of tax areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the income tax provision and ongoing tax accounting maintenance
• Upload and manage tax data in OneSource Tax Provision
• Generate reports and perform comparative analysis using OneSource Tax Provision
• Calculate M adjustments and reconcile deferred tax balances
• Prepare tax account reconciliations for federal, state, and international entities, and propose necessary adjustments
• Support the annual external tax audit process
• Assist with Superfund tax compliance reporting and prepare monthly account reconciliations in OneStream

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 3 years of progressive tax experience with industry and/or accounting firm tax experience
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• Proficiency in OneSource or similar software for provision and tax returns
• SAP experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically Excel

Location: Chennai (Taramani)
Work Shift: European Shift 2.30 PM to 11.30 PM