Tax Analyst: International & Federal Compliance

Cengage Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a Tax Analyst to join our global tax team in the United States. The role focuses on U.S. international income tax provisions, compliance, and planning, with opportunities to advance into a senior position based on experience.

You will work under the International Tax Manager, handle Subpart F, GILTI, 163(j), and state and federal returns, and contribute to process improvements while building broad tax expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Masters in Tax or Accounting and CPA, preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of U.S. federal/state income tax and/or U.S. international income tax compliance and provision preparation.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with OneSource tax compliance software, strongly preferred.
• Experience with tax provision software is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion or similar platforms is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics and automation tools, including Power Query, Power BI, and/or Alteryx is a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to assist with the management of tax filings and projects on a day-to-day basis and complete them within time periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. international income tax provisions, including foreign valuation allowance, Subpart F and GILTI income, 163(j) and related analyses.
• Assist with review and management of quarterly and annual non-U.S. income tax provisions and reconciliations.
• Prepare U.S. international income tax compliance for foreign entities including intercompany transactions and related schedules.
• Assist with BEPS calculations and global filings and related documentation.
• Prepare state and federal income tax provision workpapers and returns as needed.
• Research tax technical issues and write memorandums with supported positions.
• Assist with tax planning projects and department improvements.
• Ensure tax files are organized and available for audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Team player

Self-starter

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Masters in Tax or Accounting and CPA, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

OneSource tax

Tax provision software

ERP: SAP/Oracle/Hyperion

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Cengage is seeking a Tax Analyst to join our global tax team in the United States. The role focuses on U.S. international income tax provisions, compliance, and planning, with opportunities to advance into a senior position based on experience.

You will work under the International Tax Manager, handle Subpart F, GILTI, 163(j), and state and federal returns, and contribute to process improvements while building broad tax expertise.