Senior Tax Specialist, State Tax

Cox Enterprises; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to support the state income tax function across audits, planning, transactions, compliance and provision. The role offers broad exposure to Cox’s lines of business and requires collaboration with teams throughout the Tax Department.

The successful candidate will research and model state tax issues arising from planning initiatives, transactions, audits, and legislative changes, while preparing responses to audits and reviewing multistate returns and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Experience with tax research and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Cox state income tax function.
• Model state tax issues from planning, transactions, audits, and compliance.
• Prepare responses to audit information requests and notices.
• Prepare multistate and unitary apportionment calculations.
• Support acquisitions with tax due diligence.
• Collaborate with internal teams and state revenue departments.
• Work on projects related to new, dissolved or acquired entities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

OneSource

Job description

Position Overview:

The Senior Tax Analyst role supports the state income tax function across audits, planning, transactions, compliance and provision. This role provides broad exposure to Cox’s lines of business and works collaboratively with teams throughout the Tax Department.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Cox state income tax function using strategic and analytical skills.


• Research and model state income tax issues arising from planning initiatives, transactions, audits, compliance requirements, and legislative changes.


• Prepare and review responses to state audit information requests and notices, evaluate audit reports, and model potential settlement scenarios.


• Prepare and review multistate and unitary apportionment calculations, including analysis of planning initiatives and transaction impacts.


• Support acquisitions by assisting with state tax due diligence and with post-acquisition integration activities.


• Assist in analysis and implementation of strategic state planning concepts.


• Collaborate with internal departments and state Departments of Revenue to gather and provide data, respond to inquiries, and resolve state tax issues.


• Work on various projects related to newly created, dissolved or acquired entities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field

• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and tax return preparation software (OneSource)


• Excellent analytical, technical, written and oral communications skills. Ability to lead and prioritize multiple assignments and consistently deliver thorough, accurate work with strong attention to detail.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and manage responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation.

Preferred

• Degree in related discipline is strongly desired (e.g., Bachelor’s degree in Accounting)


• Two to four years of experience in tax

• Experience with automation and data analytics tools is preferred


• CPA/Master’s degree and Big 4 experience preferred