Senior Analyst, Tax

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Senior Analyst, Tax

Overview:

• The Tax Senior Analyst, Tax Accounting and Reporting will support the preparation of the interim and annual tax provision and footnote disclosures included in the interim and annual SEC reporting (Forms 10Q and 10K).

• This role will also include the preparation of tax adjustments reported in the consolidated US federal tax return and other federal tax filings, as needed.

• Familiarity with tax provision and return preparation software, preferably OneSource Tax Provision and Corptax Compliance, desired.

• Reports to Corporate tax team.

• Hybrid 3 days per week in Mastercard's Purchase, NY office.

Role:

• Prepare corporate income tax provision calculations (ASC 740).

• Support preparation of tax disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K.

• Prepare various global provision analytics and review procedures with strong documentation and support.

• Ensure tax balances are accurately recorded in financial statements.

• Prepare annual effective tax rate for US GAAP.

• Assist with coordinating, preparing and reviewing the global tax provision including regional tax submissions.

• Support consolidated provision using OneSource Tax Provision.

• Support consolidated federal tax returns including preparation and review of various tax adjustments and compliance filings.

• Perform monthly and quarterly tax account reconciliations.

• Ensure processes align with a strong internal control environment and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation.

• Collaborate with Tax, Controllership, Treasury, FP&A, and other teams.

• Research and analyze tax technical issues.

• Maintains current knowledge of tax technical issues and trends, including the assessment of the impact, as well as communicating the impact of such technical issues.

• Maintain and expand tax processes and documentation.

• Identify and execute on process improvements and efficiency opportunities.

All About You:

• BA Accounting; CPA preferred; MST, MSA or MBA helpful

• Large corporate experience and/or Big 4 accounting background with an emphasis in tax provision and reporting preferred

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to analyze and manipulate large data to extract relevant information for analysis

• Ability to identify issues/opportunities and to frame business questions

• Ability to effectively perform research

• Proficient in MS Excel and other data analytic tools including MS Power Platform and Alteryx

• Familiarity with AI tools is a strong plus, but not required

• Proficient in the use of tax provision software; familiarity with OneSource Tax Provision is a strong plus, but not required

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong business acumen and professionalism with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues in all functional areas of the Company

• Ability to work in a high-performing team environment

• Ability to work independently and in groups

• Working knowledge of Hyperion and/or Oracle Financial Systems is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $109,000 - $175,000 USD