International & Federal Tax Analyst

Cengage Group

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Cengage Group seeks a Tax Analyst to join our world-class tax team. The role focuses on preparing U.S. international income tax provisions and compliance (about 70%) and U.S. federal/state provisions (about 30%), with opportunities to advance to Sr. Tax Analyst based on experience.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of U.S. federal/state and international tax experience, a tax foundation, CPA or CPA-equivalent, and strong Excel/ERP and analytical skills. Join us to influence global tax strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Masters in Tax or Accounting and CPA, preferred.
2 to 4 years of U.S. federal/state income tax and/or U.S. international income tax compliance and provision preparation.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.
Experience with OneSource tax compliance software, strongly preferred.
Experience with tax provision software is a plus.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion or similar platforms is a plus.
Experience with data analytics and automation tools, including Power Query, Power BI, and/or Alteryx is a plus.
Must be detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in an effective and respectful manner with peers and management.
Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
Ability to assist with the management of tax filings and projects on a day-to-day basis and complete them within appropriate time periods with expected results.
Experience with tax research software (BNA, RIA Checkpoint, CCH).

Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. international income tax provisions, including foreign valuation allowance, Subpart F and GILTI income, 163(j), earnings & profits, foreign tax pools, APB 23, and UTP analyses.
Assist with the review and management of quarterly and annual non-U.S. income tax provisions, including AETR calculations, rate reconciliations, and account roll-forwards.
Prepare the U.S. international income tax compliance for foreign entities, including Subpart F and GILTI income, 163(j), earnings & profits, intercompany transactions, and all related forms, disclosures and schedules, and related audit support.
Assist with the preparation of BEPS calculations and global filings, analyses, and related documentation (e.g., Pillar Two, CbCR, etc.).
Prepare state income tax provision workpapers and state income tax returns and related workpapers.
Prepare federal income tax provision workpapers and federal income tax returns and related workpapers, as needed.
Research tax technical issues (federal, state, and international) and write related supporting memorandums, incorporating both the appropriate tax treatment as well as alternate positions.
Assist with tax planning implementation projects, as needed.
Assist with the identification and implementation of tax department improvements to ensure accuracy and adequate documentation of all tax calculations, reports, and filings.
Ensure the Company’s tax files are well-organized, accurately maintained and available to address audit examination issues.