Tax Analyst Income Tax

American Greetings; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Greetings in Westlake, OH is seeking a Tax Analyst – Income Taxes to handle preparation of income tax returns and tax provision calculations for the company and its subsidiaries, with on-site work in Northeast Ohio. The role involves federal, international, and state/local returns, quarterly estimates, and collaboration with other departments.

Proficiency in Corptax, OneSource, and SAP is required, with 1+ year experience; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preparing income tax returns for a mid to large corporation and/or for a public accounting firm.
• 1+ year of tax provision experience, including preparation of journal entries preferred.
• Experience using tax compliance software and research tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, international, and state/local income tax returns.
• Prepare quarterly federal, state and local tax estimates.
• Utilize tax compliance and provision software (Corptax and OneSource) and SAP to improve accuracy.
• Communicate with other departments to gather information for accurate returns on time.
• Prepare and review deferred and current tax provisions and related journal entries; monthly tax balance sheet reconciliation.
• Assist with taxing authority examinations and notices; support data gathering for information requests.
• Research tax issues using third party tools and interpret new tax laws and their impact on the company.
• Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Corptax

OneSource

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Because this position requires regular on-site work at our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates who currently reside in Northeast Ohio.

Remote work and relocation assistance are not available for this role.

The Tax Analyst – Income Taxes will be responsible for preparing work papers and tax analyses to support income tax returns and tax provision calculations for American Greetings and its subsidiaries. This includes the computation and recording of current and deferred taxes both at year end and quarterly during the year, technical tax research and the preparation of tax returns.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Preparation of the federal, international, and state and local income tax returns:

• Participate in the preparation of the consolidated federal income tax return, international tax returns\disclosures, global minimum tax and state and local income\franchise tax returns including all necessary supporting documentation.
• Participate in the preparation of the quarterly federal, state and local tax estimates, and certain international estimates.
• Utilize tax compliance and provision software (Corptax and OneSource), as well as general ledger systems (SAP) to increase department efficiency and accuracy of tax filings and tax journal entries.
• Communicate effectively and partner with other departments in the company to gather the information necessary to file accurate tax returns on a timely basis.

Preparation and review of the deferred and current taxes, both at year end and quarterly during the year:

• Participate in the preparation of the deferred and current tax provisions including any associated journal entries utilizing tax provision software and advanced excel functions.
• Participate in the monthly reconciliation of the tax-related balance sheet accounts.

Assist With Taxing Authority Examinations And Notices

• Support the federal and state income tax managers with the data gathering required to respond to information data requests from various taxing authorities.
• Be familiar with current tax developments, with emphasis on the Pillar 2 global minimum tax guidance:
  • Research and analyze tax issues related to the Company using third party research tools (CCH).
  • Assist with the interpretation new tax laws, regulations and court cases to help determine the impact on the Company’s operations.
• Complete other ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Experience Required

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 1+ years of experience preparing income tax returns of all types for a mid to large corporation and/or for a public accounting firm.
• 1+ year of tax provision experience, including preparation of journal entries preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of the tax team.
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, meet specified deadlines, and maintain a flexible, positive attitude.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to utilize various tax compliance and research software.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree; Accounting/Finance major preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation and/or Master’s Degree preferred.

Please ensure all information submitted in your application is complete and accurate. Verification of candidate information may be conducted during the hiring process. Candidates who provide false, misleading, or materially inaccurate information, including residence or location information, may be disqualified from consideration.

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