State Tax Analyst

Masco Corporation; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Masco Corporation in Livonia, MI is seeking a State Tax Analyst to support state income and franchise tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The role involves researching tax laws, preparing returns and workpapers, and assisting with tax provision processes and planning initiatives. You will collaborate with business units and internal teams to improve reporting accuracy and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum two years of experience in state income tax compliance or related field.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare state income and franchise tax returns with data collection and organization.
• Review state tax workpapers, modifications, and apportionment calculations.
• Process tax estimates, extensions, returns and payments.
• Support tax accounting processes, including tax provision calculations.
• Understand Masco’s state tax compliance processes and IT system updates.
• Research state tax laws, regulations, and guidance to support compliance and planning.
• Assist with tax notice responses, audit support, and information requests.
• Use tax software, data analytics tools, and reporting systems to improve accuracy.
• Participate in state tax planning related to M&A, restructurings, and incentives.
• Prepare financial models and recommendations for management.
• Coordinate with business units to gather information for compliance and audits.
• Support special projects and peak-period activities in Tax.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Prioritization & multitasking

Tax research

Independent contributor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are actively seeking a State Tax Analyst to join our Tax team at Masco World Headquarters in Livonia, MI. In this role, you will support Masco’s state income and franchise tax compliance process, analyze diverse business activities for proper state tax treatment, and assist with research, reporting, and process improvements across multiple jurisdictions.

Summary

Are you looking to build your accounting experience while developing specialized knowledge in state and local tax? Masco’s broad business portfolio provides meaningful complexity and opportunities to continue learning and growing. The State Tax Analyst will be actively involved in various aspects of state income tax including compliance, tax accounting support, technical research, and collaboration with business units and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong tax technical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technology-enabled environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• · Prepare state income and franchise tax returns including collecting, analyzing, and organizing data needed for state filings.
• · Prepare and review state tax workpapers including state modifications, apportionment calculations, estimated tax payments, extensions, and supporting schedules.
• · Process state tax estimates, extensions, returns, and related tax payments.
• · Support the state tax accounting process by assisting with state tax provision calculations, deferred tax schedules, and related documentation.
• · Gain an understanding of Masco’s state tax compliance process, including the state-specific modifications and updating our IT systems.
• · Research and analyze state tax laws, regulations, and administrative guidance to support compliance, tax planning initiatives, audit responses, and business transactions.
• · Assist with state tax notice responses, audit support, and information requests from taxing authorities.
• · Utilize tax compliance software, data analytics tools, and internal reporting systems to prepare filings, perform analyses, and improve reporting accuracy.
• · Participate in state tax planning analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, business restructurings, tax credits and incentives, legislative changes, and other strategic initiatives.
• · Assist in researching technical issues, evaluating potential state tax impacts, preparing financial models, and developing recommendations for management.
• · Coordinate with business units and internal teams to gather information needed for state tax compliance, reporting, audits, and projects.
• · Support special projects and provide assistance in other areas of the Tax department during peak reporting and compliance periods.
• · Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, improve documentation, and streamline compliance workflows.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• · Minimum two years of experience in state income tax compliance and tax accounting or related field.
• · Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, including effective prioritization of tasks, strong multi-tasking abilities, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work optimally in a fast-paced environment.
• · Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word and Excel).
• · Works well independently, as well as part of a team, encouraging collaboration.

Masco Corporation (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Masco Corporation is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

Company: Masco

Full time

Masco Corporation (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position ._._ The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Masco Corporation is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

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