Tax Analyst 2

HomeServices of America; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HomeServices of America in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Tax Analyst II to apply tax and accounting knowledge to prepare federal and state income tax returns, monthly tax provisions, and quarterly estimated payments. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience in tax research.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external tax authorities, supporting compliance and project planning while handling confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2+ years related work experience, with at least 1 year in tax.
• Working knowledge of tax law and tax procedures; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate federal and state income tax returns (50-60%).
• Assist in preparing monthly tax provisions and tax account roll-forwards (25-30%).
• Assist in preparing quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments (5-10%).
• Provide input to project planning as needed (0-5%).
• Research fundamental tax questions as needed (0-5%).
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders including tax authorities and consultants (0-5%).
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned (0-5%).

Skills

Tax knowledge

Tax research

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

IA-Des Mnes-Beaver Av
Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

Description

Under moderate supervision, the Tax Analyst IIposition focuses on applying/developing knowledge of tax and accounting principles for income taxes,andpreparing the federal and state income tax returns, quarterly estimated tax payments, monthly tax provisions,and associated supporting work papers for thecompany.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions
Common job activities are listed below; actual position responsibilities may vary.Refer to your manager or human resources for specific duties and performance expectations.

• Participate as a member of the compliance team to prepare intermediate level federal andstateincome tax returns.(50-60%)
• Assistwithpreparingintermediatelevel United States monthly tax provisions including the associated tax account roll forward schedules and performs other tax accounting procedures.(25-30%)
• Assistin the preparation of intermediate level quarterly federal andstateincome tax estimated payments.(5-10%)
• Provide technical input toassistindevelopmentof project planning.(0-5%)
• Researchfundamental tax questions as needed.(0-5%)
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including Federal and State tax authorities, and outside consultants.(0-5%)
• Perform anyadditionalresponsibilities as requested or assigned.(0-5%)

Performance Expectations

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expectedtime framesand with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish andmaintainpositive and productive work relationships with all staff,customers,and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities.Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Advanced degree in one of these areas preferred.

Experience:

• Two or moreyearsofrelatedwork experience, with at least one year of relevant tax experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of tax law and procedures, tax research skills, familiarity with various tax returns and schedules.Intermediateaccounting and financial statement knowledge.
• Intermediate level ofproficiencyin Microsoft Word and Excel,utilizingadvanced formulas, functions,dataand pivot tables.
• Excellentoral and written communication skills.
• Ability tomaintainsensitive and confidentialcompanyinformation.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical, andcritical thinkingskills.
• Aptitude to learn tax preparation software.

Other (licenses, certifications, schedule flexibility/OT, travel, etc.):

• Ability to prioritize andmanagemultiple tasks and projects concurrently.Extended work hours willbe requiredduring the tax compliance filing process or other critical times.

• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
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