Lead Senior Tax Accountant - State Tax Compliance

Requisition ID: 266ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: NonePay Transparency: $100,200.00 - $186,200.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: Corporate HeadquartersBusiness Unit: Corporate HeadquartersStandard Job DescriptionLove tax accounting? We have an opportunity that needs someone who is a motivator, innovator, and change agent.Our Lead Senior Tax Accountant in the State Tax Compliance function will oversee all aspects of state income tax compliance, complete tax assignments, develop team members, identify process efficiencies, and drive change. The core responsibilities are listed below, with additional special projects and stretch assignments assigned as business needs or tax law updates arise:-Prepares and reviews state corporate income/franchise tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments and related supporting documentation. -Performs apportionment analysis and support key systems, including CorpTax, Bloomberg, Oracle TRCS, and the OneSource calendar, dataflow, and workflow.-Oversees and assist with gathering information and responding to state tax notices received from the state/local tax jurisdictions.-Prepares state tax models to reflect regulatory changes.-Digital Transformation: Ensures a seamless migration of state return data from our compliance platform to Oracle TRCS as part of the 1LMX initiative.-Leads and defends state income tax audits for the corporation.-Supports Sarbanes‑Oxley internal controls processes.-Performs state and local tax research daily with regard to changing state and local tax rules, nexus, special projects, studies, etc.-Maintain the state tax compliance calendar to ensure timely filings.-Assist with improvements in state tax processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.-Develops and trains staff.Timely and accurately prepares and files all applicable tax returns and reports involved with federal, state, local, property, sales, and other tax liabilities in accordance with the prescribed laws and regulations. Prepares tax accounting records and reports in accordance with applicable tax accounting practices, including external reporting of the effective tax rate, the balance sheet, transfer pricing, cash flow forecasting and the tax footnote, including quarterly disclosures. Identify and report to management opportunities and issues as they relate to tax matters with the objective to minimize tax or tax exposure for the organization. Assignments include conducting internal audits relating to tax matters; assisting in external tax audits; preparing guidelines or policies related to tax compliance; tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions; and modeling the financial impact of new or proposed tax legislation.Basic Qualifications-6+ years of experience preparing/reviewing state income C-Corp tax returns and with state income tax controversy- Recent 4+ years experience in Big Four or large public accounting firm-Proficiency with corporate tax software platforms, Thomson Reuters OneSource, Corptax, and Oracle-Research skills-State audit experience-Effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with peers, customers, and managers-Ability to present to large audience in a clear and concise manner-High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure-Ability to work with a team and independently with little guidance.-Effective leadership skills-Effective interpersonal skills-Effective organizational skills-Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint (features - VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Functions, Formulas, Tables, Charts, Data Storytelling)-Ability to lead cross functional projects and drive process improvement initiatives.Desired Skills-CPA or Masters Degree in Tax, Accounting, or related discipline-Experience with AI, Alteryx, Power Query, dashboards and/or digital transformation toolsPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $100200.00 - $186200.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.