Senior Tax Analyst (Income & Indirect)

Job Description:

A client of ours is looking for a senior tax accountant who will play a critical role in handling the company’s U.S. federal, state income and indirect tax returns.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist with collecting, preparing, reviewing various U.S. direct and indirect tax returns in a timely manner.
• Research new tax developments to advise management of tax risks and opportunities. Provide timely responses to questions and issues generated by or impacting business operations.
• Support U.S. tax audits by reviewing and responding to information document requests, researching related tax issues, consulting with experts and recommending resolutions to mitigate tax liabilities.
• Support implementing and maintaining tax system of records to ensure tax files and work-papers are tax audit ready and comply with tax laws and regulations.
• Cultivate working relationships across functional areas to encourage two-way dialogue on any potential tax consequences related to contemplated business activities or transactions.

What We Are Looking For:

• Results oriented individuals with a bias for action. Capable of identifying most critical tasks for prioritization. Organized and comfortable at managing competing deadlines. Resourceful, innovative, creative, and constantly seeking out ways to add value through process improvements.
• Open and straightforward, with a strong work ethic and integrity. Demonstrated team player with commitment to excellence. Well-developed interpersonal skills. Eager to establish effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Capable of resolving problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of technical experience guided by precedent.
• A consummate tax professional who demonstrates intellectual curiosity and passion for learning as much as possible about the company and industry.
• Comfortable/effective working with a diverse group of people (outside of the tax area) to achieve common objectives.
• Demonstrates potential for advancement, strong oral presentation skills when dealing with senior management.
• Typically requires 3–7 years of related experience with a 4-year degree.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Working knowledge of processes for reporting, collecting, and paying sales/property taxes
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity tax automation solutions (e.g., Alteryx, Macros)
• Working knowledge of electronic accounting and tax systems (e.g., Oracle, Onesource)
• Experience with Vertex Indirect Tax O Series a plus

Process Management Skills

• Capable of sorting through activities and focusing upon those with the biggest impact.
• Resourceful/innovative/creative—looks for better ways to do things
• Demonstrate strong administrative skills to be certain that all tax reporting and payment deadlines are met
• Able to present technical tax data in a comprehensible manner
• Strong organization skills, detail-oriented and capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking.

What’s In It For You:

• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles
• 24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers, Free for Use to All Employees

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting