Associate Tax Analyst

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

MKS Inc. seeks a Tax Analyst to join the U.S. Tax team in Andover, MA. You will work on federal, state, local, and international tax compliance, ASC 740, and reporting, collaborating with Finance, Accounting, and IT to prepare accurate workpapers and meet deadlines.

The role is based in Andover with a hybrid arrangement of 3 days in office weekly. Candidates should have a bachelor’s in accounting or related field and strong Excel skills, with interest in tax research and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Basic proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, and eagerness to build advanced data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing U.S. federal and state and local tax workpapers, including book-to-tax adjustments, estimates, extensions, and account reconciliations.
• Supporting quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision work, including rollforwards and provision-to-return analyses.
• Gathering and organizing data on foreign subsidiaries and intercompany transactions to support U.S. international tax compliance.
• Validating and reconciling financial and tax data from multiple systems and investigating differences.
• Researching tax questions and summarizing your conclusions.
• Helping improve tax processes, ERP data, Excel workpapers, and automation tools.
• Keeping workpapers organized and audit-ready, and supporting audits and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadlines management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel (lookups, pivot tables, formulas)

ERP exposure

Tax software / data analysis tools

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

Start your tax career at a global organization. As a Tax Analyst on our U.S. Tax team, you’ll get hands‑on exposure to federal, state and local, and international tax compliance, ASC 740 provision, and reporting, with experienced teammates guiding you along the way. You’ll work closely with Finance, Accounting, and IT to prepare accurate workpapers and help the team hit key deadlines. This role is based in Andover, Massachusetts, with a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days in office weekly as a requirement.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Preparing U.S. federal and state and local tax workpapers, including book-to-tax adjustments, estimates, extensions, and account reconciliations
• Supporting quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision work, including rollforwards and provision-to-return analyses
• Gathering and organizing data on foreign subsidiaries and intercompany transactions to support U.S. international tax compliance
• Validating and reconciling financial and tax data from multiple systems and investigating differences
• Researching tax questions and summarizing your conclusions
• Helping improve tax processes, ERP data, Excel workpapers, and automation tools
• Keeping workpapers organized and audit-ready, and supporting audits and special projects

Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment
• Basic proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, and eagerness to build advanced data-analysis skills
• Curiosity about U.S. federal, state and local, and international tax

Preferred Skills

• Internship, coursework, or project experience in accounting, tax, finance, or data analysis
• Experience with large data sets and Excel tools such as lookups, pivot tables, and formulas
• Exposure to tax provision or compliance software, ERP systems, or a multinational corporate environment
• Interest in using AI-enabled tools responsibly to support research and analysis

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Pay Range: $57,225.00 - 95,375.00 USD Annual per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.