Tax Analyst II

Rocket; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket is a Detroit-based company delivering simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The Tax Analyst II role supports federal tax compliance and tax accounting, including workpaper preparation, tax provision support, and issue research.

You will work with a dynamic corporate tax team, collaborate with accounting and finance, and contribute to accurate tax filings while growing your expertise in ASC 740 and related tax processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Experience with federal and state income tax compliance and tax return preparation.
• Experience with income tax provisions and ASC 740.
• Experience with tax compliance and provision software such as OneSource or CorpTax.
• Foundational knowledge of tax accounting concepts, including book-to-tax differences.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze book-to-tax adjustments and supporting workpapers for taxable income for multiple entities.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to gather data for tax compliance and tax accounting activities.
• Support preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740.
• Research and document federal and state tax issues, regulations, and legislation to support compliance and planning activities.
• Prepare responses to tax notices and assist with federal and state income tax audits as needed.
• Maintain tax records, workpapers, and supporting documentation in accordance with internal controls and compliance requirements.

Skills

Tax experience

ASC 740 knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tax research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure

Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting

Tools

OneSource

CorpTax

Thomson Reuters Checkpoint

Bloomberg Tax

CCH

Alteryx

Job description

As a Tax Analyst II, you play a key role in supporting Rocket's federal tax compliance and tax accounting functions. You are detail-oriented, take ownership of your work, and are motivated to continuously learn and grow within a dynamic corporate tax environment. In this position, you will prepare and analyze tax-related workpapers, support tax provision calculations, research tax issues, and ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations. Your analytical skills and commitment to accuracy will directly impact the company's tax strategy and regulatory compliance.

About The Role

• Prepare and analyze book-to-tax adjustments and supporting workpapers used to calculate taxable income for multiple legal entities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance teams to gather, validate, and analyze financial data required for tax compliance and tax accounting activities.
• Support the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred tax analyses.
• Research and document federal and state tax issues, regulations, and legislation to support compliance and planning activities.
• Prepare responses to tax notices and assist with federal and state income tax audits as needed.
• Maintain tax records, workpapers, and supporting documentation in accordance with internal controls and compliance requirements.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of tax experience within a public accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Experience supporting federal and/or state income tax compliance and tax return preparation.
• Experience with income tax provisions and ASC 740.
• Experience utilizing tax compliance and provision software such as OneSource, CorpTax, or similar platforms.
• Foundational knowledge of tax accounting concepts, including book-to-tax differences.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to federal income tax audits, tax research, or tax planning activities.
• Experience with tax research platforms such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, Bloomberg Tax, or CCH.
• Familiarity with Alteryx, automation tools, AI-enabled solutions, or other technologies used to improve tax processes.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure.
• Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting.

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state and federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [e-mail].