Senior Tax Specialist, State Tax

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises in Georgia is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to support the state income tax function across audits, planning, transactions, compliance and provision. This role provides broad exposure to Cox's lines of business and will work collaboratively with teams throughout the Tax Department.

Responsibilities include researching state tax issues, preparing audit responses, modeling scenarios, assisting with acquisitions, and coordinating data with state revenue departments to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, technical, written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to lead and prioritize multiple assignments with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, collaborative and proactive in taking on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the 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 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 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 data, respond to inquiries, and resolve state tax issues.
• Work on projects related to newly created, dissolved or acquired entities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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

USD 89,400.00 - 134,000.00 per year

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.