Senior Tax Analyst, International & Federal

Cengage Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Tax Analyst to join its International Tax team, focusing on U.S. international income tax provisions and compliance (70%) and U.S. federal/state income tax (30%).

The role involves research, planning, and improving tax processes within a world-class tax organization. The ideal candidate will have a tax foundation, strong communication skills, and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with potential to start as a Sr. Tax Analyst based on background.

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 with peers and management.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to manage tax filings and projects day-to-day with timely 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.
• 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.

Skills

U.S. federal/state income tax

International tax

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tax research

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Alteryx

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's in Tax or Accounting and CPA

Tools

OneSource tax compliance

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Power BI

Power Query

Alteryx

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Tax Analyst to join its International Tax team, focusing on U.S. international income tax provisions and compliance (70%) and U.S. federal/state income tax (30%).

The role involves research, planning, and improving tax processes within a world-class tax organization. The ideal candidate will have a tax foundation, strong communication skills, and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with potential to start as a Sr. Tax Analyst based on background.