Tax Analyst

Cumming Group; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Westport, CT is seeking a Tax Analyst to support Federal, State and local tax obligations and related planning initiatives. You will work closely with the Director of Tax on compliance, reporting, audits and process improvements in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

The role offers broad exposure to multiple tax disciplines, hands‑on experience with ASC 740, and opportunities to develop specialized expertise while contributing to a dynamic national practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field.
• 3–7 years of tax and accounting experience; corporate taxation or sales tax experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing federal and state income tax workpapers.
• Gather and analyze data for tax return preparation.
• Support tax provision calculations under ASC 740.
• Maintain tax calendars and deadlines.
• Assist with audits and compliance across multiple tax disciplines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline tax workflows.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Communication

Independence

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Job description

Position Title: Tax Analyst

Location: Westport, CT

Req Id: JR103876

Time Type: Full time

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Tax Analyst supports all aspects of the Company's tax responsibilities, including federal and state income taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes, business licenses, tax accounting, and special projects. This role provides broad exposure to multiple tax disciplines and provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment. In this role, the Tax Analyst will work closely with the Director of Tax and assist with tax compliance, reporting, audits, planning initiatives, special projects, and process improvement efforts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Federal and State Income Tax

• Assist in the preparation and review of federal and state income tax workpapers.
• Gather and analyze financial data required for tax return preparation.
• Assist in the review of tax returns prepared by external service providers.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740.
• Maintain required tax schedules.
• Track filing payment deadlines.
• Track and respond to routine tax authority correspondence.
• Assist with state apportionment, nexus reviews, and state tax filings.
• Monitor tax law and regulatory developments.

Sales and Use Tax

• Gather and/or review information for sales and use tax returns.
• Analyze transactions for indirect tax compliance.
• Assist with taxability determinations and exemption certificate management.
• Research state-specific sales and use tax requirements.
• Support sales tax audits and inquiries.

Property Tax

• Assist in gathering and analyzing data for personal and real property tax renditions and returns.
• Track assessment notices and payment deadlines.
• Work with external services providers, review property tax assessments, and identify and action appeal opportunities.

Other Tax Compliance

• Assist with annual reports, business licenses, and gross receipts tax filings.
• Prepare supporting documentation for various tax filings and notices.
• Maintain tax calendars and filing deadlines.

Tax Audits and Controversy

• Collect and organize information requested by tax authorities.
• Support federal, state, sales tax, and property tax audits.
• Maintain audit documentation and tax records.

Process Improvement and Special Projects

• Maintain and improve tax compliance processes and documentation.
• Assist with the use of technology to streamline and automate projects.
• Perform tax research using a digital tax library and AI and summarize findings.
• Participate in tax planning and special projects as assigned.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and identify discrepancies.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise across multiple tax disciplines.

Preferred Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related field.

Experience: 3 to 7 years of tax and accounting experience required. Experience with corporate taxation, sales, or tax compliance preferred.

Preferred Certification: CPA

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $88,000.00-$117,333.35 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.