Tax Accountant - Senior

PowerToFly; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 78,800 - 118,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks a Senior Tax Accountant in Columbus, IN to support tax accounting, compliance, and operations across federal, state, and international activities. The role emphasizes audit-ready reporting and collaboration with internal teams and external advisors.

You will review federal tax provisions, assist with returns, coordinate data, research tax laws, and support R&D credits, state filings, and audits. A degree in Accounting and progress toward CPA/CA are preferred.

Qualifications

• College/University degree in Accounting required.
• Progress toward CPA or Chartered Accountant preferred.
• Strong analytical and tax research skills.

Responsibilities

• Review federal tax provision schedules and book-to-tax adjustments.
• Prepare and review quarterly/annual tax provisions and ETR drivers.
• Assist with review of federal income tax returns and supporting workpapers.
• Coordinate data collection from Finance, Legal, Treasury, HR, and external advisors.
• Research and interpret tax laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Assist with U.S. R&D tax credit preparation and documentation.
• Support state tax compliance and provision processes.
• Assist with audit responses and IDRs.
• Assist with international compliance filings.
• Support preparation of tax residency certificates and related reporting.
• Support tax process improvement, automation and standardization.

Skills

Tax research

Tax analysis

Audit defensibility

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support a broad range of tax accounting, compliance, and operational activities. This role will primarily focus on tax accounting and federal compliance, while also supporting state tax, international reporting, and audit activities.

The position will play a key role in ensuring accurate, audit-ready reporting, strong coordination with internal stakeholders, and effective collaboration with external advisors.

Located in Columbus, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Review federal tax provision schedules, supporting workpapers, and book-to-tax adjustments
• Support preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions, including variance analysis and effective tax rate (ETR) drivers
• Assist with review of federal income tax returns and supporting workpapers, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate data collection and information requests from Finance, Legal, Treasury, HR, external advisors, and other stakeholders to support tax accounting and compliance activities.
• Research and interpret tax laws, regulations, and administrative guidance to support tax positions, compliance obligations, and reporting requirements
• Assist with preparation and documentation of the U.S. R&D tax credit and support evaluation of additional tax credit opportunities
• Support state tax compliance and provision processes, including estimated payments and apportionment
• Assist with audit responses, IDRs, and documentation requests
• Assist with international compliance filings and related documentation
• Support preparation of items such as tax residency certificates and information reporting
• Support process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong analytical and technical tax research skills
• Ability to interpret and apply tax law and regulatory guidance
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on audit defensibility and documentation
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working with external advisors and managing deliverables

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting required.
• Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.

Experience:

Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $78800

Max Salary $118200

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

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