Tax Specialist

Summary

Join our team and support the Tax Director with compiling tax information, preparing tax returns, and researching tax issues related to US Group operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree – Accounting or related field
• Generally, 2-5 years of relevant experience in various aspects of tax accounting, tax consulting and familiarity with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Assists team members in performing data analysis and reconciliations
• Strong general tax knowledge
• SAP experience a plus
• Experience with consolidated financial statements and ability to research technical issues
• Experience with audit examinations, internal controls documentation, process improvements and lean initiatives is desired
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft office ( Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Responsibilities

• Support the quarterly/annual tax provision and provide supporting documentation
• Independently researches and analyzes tax issues related to US group entities and business operations
• Ensures expenditures are accurately recorded in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Prepares reports and studies for management attention as requested
• Assists in preparing the supporting schedules for the various tax positions
• Remains current with a broad knowledge of the ever-changing tax regulations
• Attends internal management meeting on a regular basis
• Reviews contracts and financial records to determine potential tax liability
• Works with business units/corporate areas to determine the potential for various tax refunds
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual industry related surveys as well as Census survey reports
• Prepares routine and special tax reports as needed
• Reconciles tax general ledger accounts to work papers and supporting documentation
• Responds to internal information requests and prepares various on-demand or month-end reports/spreadsheets
• Responds to requests from various auditors by providing required documents and schedules
• Prepares backup information including explanation and analysis of transactions and balances
• Support the Global Business Services group with sales tax reporting and compliance
• Reviews and responds to various tax notices and state correspondence
• Analyze and reconcile the book fixed asset records, including exchange pool assets, to the tax records