Senior Tax Technology & AI Automation Specialist

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a U.S. income tax professional to manage compliance and tax accounting under ASC 740 with a focus on technology-driven process improvements.

The role emphasizes automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions across Federal and State tax provisions, filings, and audits. The ideal candidate will drive standardized processes, collaborate across Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, IT, and external advisors, and build scalable solutions for tax reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in U.S. tax compliance, tax accounting, tax technology, or related corporate tax functions.
• Experience preparing Federal Form 1120 and State/local corporate income tax returns.
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 for U.S. Federal and State tax matters.
• Strong tax research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated interest in tax technology, automation, data analytics, or digital transformation.
• Experience translating business requirements into improved tax workflows or technology solutions.
• Experience with AI-enabled technologies and understanding of generative/agentic AI in tax processes.
• Proficiency with automation and analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI.
• Ability to understand end-to-end processes and stakeholder requirements.
• Experience with Corptax and OneSource Tax Provision.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and quarterly U.S. income tax provisions under U.S. GAAP for assigned entities and book/tax adjustments.
• Ensure ASC 740 compliance, including deferred tax calculations and return-to-accrual reconciliation.
• Prepare U.S. consolidated Federal and State income/franchise tax returns with stand-alone and unitary filings.
• Calculate estimated tax payments and annual extensions.
• Assist in responding to IRS/State notices and audit inquiries.
• Support SOX-related activities and maintain internal controls and process documentation.
• Identify manual activities and opportunities to automate and standardize tax processes.
• Develop and support automated tax workflows using Alteryx, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Corptax Office, and OneSource Workpapers.
• Explore AI-enabled solutions for data gathering, reconciliations, workpapers, and review processes.
• Apply Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini to enhance tax processes with proper controls.
• Document automated processes, including flows, requirements, controls, and procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying new technologies and practical AI/automation use cases in tax.

Skills

Alteryx

ASC 740

Compliance Software

Deferred Taxes

Detail-Oriented

Direct Tax

Federal Tax Returns

Financial Analysis

Income Tax Accounting

Indirect Taxes

Local Taxes

Manage Resources

OneSource

State Taxation

Tax Administration

Tax Analysis

Tax Audits

Tax Calculations

Tax Compliance

Tax Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/related field

Tools

Alteryx

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

Corptax Office

OneSource Workpapers

Microsoft Copilot

Google Gemini

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a U.S. income tax professional to manage compliance and tax accounting under ASC 740 with a focus on technology-driven process improvements.

The role emphasizes automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions across Federal and State tax provisions, filings, and audits. The ideal candidate will drive standardized processes, collaborate across Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, IT, and external advisors, and build scalable solutions for tax reporting and controls.