Tax Associate

PerkinElmer; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tax sector is seeking a Tax Associate to support their global tax function. This role involves a range of tax matters including compliance, audits, and process improvement. The position offers remote work with occasional travel to Connecticut and Massachusetts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting and some experience in corporate tax.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• Experience preparing income tax provision and compliance workpapers.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare tax returns and reports.
• Assists in preparation of tax return workpapers and calculations.
• Analyzes and summarizes financial and accounting information for tax issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Alteryx

PowerBI

Job description

As the Tax Associate you will support our global tax function. The Tax Associate will assist with a broad range of tax matters, including compliance, provision, audits, research, and process improvement. This position will gain exposure to domestic, U.S. international, and foreign tax planning, reporting, and compliance.

Location: Primarily remote role but requires occasional travel by car to Shelton, CT and/or Woburn, MA for meetings 1-2x per month

Responsibilities:

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare tax returns and other reports for US and foreign jurisdictions
• Assist in the preparation of tax return workpapers and calculations related to federal, state and local estimated tax payments
• Assists with the preparation of quarterly financial tax provision calculations and analysis
• Analyzes and summarizes financial and accounting information for tax issues, and prepares reports and memos
• Assists with coordination, tracking, and management of tax compliance and other matters
• Compiles information for US federal, state and local tax audits
• Interacts with various other departments within PerkinElmer regarding tax and accounting matters
• Provides occasional assistance with indirect tax and other tax submissions.
• Participates in special tax projects and performs other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related)
• 0-2+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting and/or industry
• Experience preparing income tax provision and compliance workpapers.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team player
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

Preferred Characteristics

• Certified Public Accountant is a plus.
• Experience with technologies such as Alteryx and PowerBI

The annualcompensation range for this full-time position is $60,000to $95,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.