Careers

Overview

The Senior Tax Analyst position reports to the Tax Director and will primarily be responsible for preparation of federal, international, state & local tax return filings as well as preparation/review of quarterly and annual tax provision and tax basis analysis.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of MN8 federal income tax returns, state corporate income and franchise tax returns
• Preparation of apportionment methods and data for state filings and calculation of proper tax base for state franchise
• Calculation of estimated payments and filings, taxable income forecasts, tax allocation schedules and research of federal and state tax issues
• Calculate book-to-tax adjustments for the tax provision and reconcile related deferred tax balances for temporary differences
• Analyzing & maintaining tax accounts, balances and related reconciliations
• Significant experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax software
• Support and implement process and technology improvement initiatives
• Proactively develops and implements improved processes to minimize income tax risk and enhance internal controls
• Analysis of changes to federal and state tax laws
• Provide internal and external auditors with information requests and explanations as needed
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested

Requirements

• 3+ years of corporate income tax experience (a combination of working in public accounting & corporate tax department is a plus)
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 (SFAS109, APB23, FIN18, FIN48) and SOX404
• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, vlookup, hlookupformulas, etc.)
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Self-starter with ability to manage competing projects in time-constrained environment
• Active learner – able to enhance personal, professional and business growth through new knowledge and experiences; pushes the organization to learn from other industries’ standards and practices

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline required
• Masters in Tax and/or CPA
• Degree in Information Systems and/or experience in Tax Technology a plus

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Organized and flexible – ability to manage multiple projects/assignments, while meeting deadlines
• Strong work ethic and able to partner in a team-oriented environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines