Senior Tax Analyst

About Us:How many companies can say they’ve been in business for 180 years?!Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!What’s the role? The Senior Tax Analyst will be a key member of the Zeiss Group North America tax team, responsible for supporting the tax compliance and tax accounting processes of Zeiss North America's operations. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, recognize tax issues, and recommend effective solutions. Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor are essential.Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: Tax Compliance:Prepare federal and multistate income tax returns, including separate company, consolidated, and unitary filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Calculate and prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and extension tax payments.Maintain and manage the tax calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.Prepare and assist with filing Form 5471s, 5472s, 1042S, 1120F, and other miscellaneous tax forms.Tax Accounting:Prepare mid-year and year-end tax provisions, including related footnotes and journal entries.Maintain, update, and reconcile current and deferred tax accounts to ensure accuracy.Tax Research:Conduct research on technical tax matters to stay informed of relevant tax laws and regulations.Provide practical, solution-focused responses to tax issues.Effectively communicate tax-related information verbally and in writing to both tax and non-tax personnel.Other Responsibilities:Assist with income tax audits and correspondence.Respond promptly to notices from various tax authorities.Take initiatives on process improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Work collaboratively with internal employees and external individuals on various projects.Do you qualify? ​Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master of Taxation preferred.Minimum of 5 years of strong corporate tax experience from public accounting firms or large multinational corporations.Extensive background in federal and multistate income tax compliance.Solid tax accounting experience (ASC 740), including tax provision preparation and maintenance, and reconciliation of current and deferred tax accounts.Comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and Word.Experience with ONESOURCE Income Tax preferred.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.The annual pay range for this position is $91,000 – $113,000, depending on experience, skills, and overall qualifications.We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!MedicalVisionDental401k MatchingEmployee Assistance ProgramsVacation and sick pay The list goes on! The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Maria KhalilZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). SummaryLocation: White Plains, NYType: Full time