Tax Senior Analyst Job Description
Tax senior analyst
provides strong technical support across various data source tools (Nielsen, etc.) and data manipulation/presentation tools (Excel, Mekko, PowerPoint, etc.) for the North America Business Performance Analytics Team.
Tax Senior Analyst Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintaining Tax Calendar to insure timely filing of all tax returns
Computation of the Research and Experimentation Tax Credit Calculations
Assist in income tax and unclaimed property audits
Assist in quarterly income tax accounting process
Assist in international tax compliance and audits
Perform special projects and provide assistance as needed
Prepare income tax accruals reported in accordance with IAS 12 for consolidated US operations
Act as a member of a team developing and maintaining standardized and efficient US income tax accounting system
Compliance Policies and Procedures related to Tax issues
Review and monitor all current and deferred tax accruals, valuation allowances and tax reserve accounts
Tax Senior Analyst Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Tax Senior Analyst
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Education for Tax Senior Analyst
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Employers hiring for the tax senior analyst job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, Education, Business/Administration, Economics, Law, Public Accounting, Accountancy
Skills for Tax Senior Analyst
Desired skills for tax senior analyst include:
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Court decisions that are applicable to the core business
Past
Excel
SAP
Alteryx and other data analytics and collaboration tools
Ariba
Business Intelligence
ERP systems
Desired experience for tax senior analyst includes:
International tax exposure would be an advantage, particularly to UK or European tax jurisdictions
CICA In-Depth Course
Candidates must have an ability to work well with multiple tax groups and the accounting team to obtain needed data and coordination on projects
Ability to drive results under pressure of time and in uncertainty
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation from an accredited college/university
4 years of federal and state corporate income tax experience with a Public Accounting Firm and/or in Private Industry
Tax Senior Analyst Examples
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Tax Senior Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a tax senior analyst. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for tax senior analyst
- Drive complex tax planning activities and research including estimated tax forecasts and other projects that involve a high degree of complexity, under review
- Work on priority projects in both the tax compliance and accounting areas
- Drive research and documents company-wide tax systems
- Analyze information and assists with planning opportunities to minimize tax liabilities
- Respond to notices from various tax authorities, under supervision
- Typically partner with internal clients at the Director and above levels
- Work across different functions and levels within the organization
- Collecting information from all group companies as required in order to prepare payments instructions on account, all relevant claims and elections and all other external filings and internal reporting
- Manage the effective tax rate by helping to implement reduction techniques
- Reduce taxes of all types by working closely with local tax advisors
Qualifications for tax senior analyst
- High level of competence in tax software systems and importing/exporting data between tax and GL systems
- 3 years of corporate tax or 2 years with a large national CPA firm
- Provision, indirect tax, MLP, Corptax experience all a plus
- Ideal candidates will have the following
- 3+years of federal income tax experience preparing partnership, individual and trust returns
- Articulate and professional in all interactions
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Tax Senior Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of tax senior analyst. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for tax senior analyst
- Income Tax Provision
- Help to evolve department
- Reviewing the US tax compliance process effectiveness and communicating ideas for process improvements in the tax department for efficiency
- Review of tax technical publications and other corporate publications for technical accuracy of planned tax reduction strategies, development of new opportunities for tax savings
- Support the Direct tax audits (both internal and external) across the region.Update process manuals, checklists and deadline listings
- Review Subpart F, E&P, tax pools and foreign tax credit calculations
- Manage foreign tax credit planning, including modeling of alternatives
- Research and understand potential tax legislation and participate in modeling different scenarios
- Research and analyze tax planning ideas to determine impacts to the worldwide tax provision and US income tax reporting
- Research tax issues and prepare technical documentation
Qualifications for tax senior analyst
- Experience with accounting procedures and policies
- Broad application of tax accounting principles, theories and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields
- BS/BA in Accounting or Business
- Minimum 6+ years of corporate tax experience, good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Must have effective problem solving and tax research skills and specific experience with multi-state apportionment
- Tax reporting to Corporate and reconciliation between statutory and corporate results Task risk management
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Tax Senior Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of tax senior analyst. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for tax senior analyst
- Advises management regarding effects of taxes on business activities, and may recommend strategies for minimizing tax liabilities to ensure that the company is operating in compliance with tax laws and is maximizing shareholder value
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge to stay abreast of changes and advancements by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
- Preparing the T106 Information Return of Non-Arm’s Length Transactions with non-Residents T106 Summary Form
- Preparing Non-Resident Tax Withholding summary at year-end
- Prepare miscellaneous returns, annual reports, and account reconciliations
- Answer notices and handle audits
- Review and approve business license payments
- Assist with company tax compliance efforts by preparing supporting schedules including apportionment, making tax payments, and mailing returns
- Preparation of quarterly and annual tax provision calculations for the global company
- Analysis of global entity valuation allowance positions, maintain accounting for uncertain tax positions, and support provision to return reviews for foreign entities
Qualifications for tax senior analyst
- Experience with preparation of corporate federal income tax returns (Form 1120)
- Experience with calculations of federal and state estimated payments
- Good working knowledge of international forms
- Knowledge of tax research software such as RIA, CCH, and BNA
- Knowledge of tax preparation software, RIA Onesource preferable
- Strong organization skills and ability to work independently team member
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Tax Senior Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of tax senior analyst. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for tax senior analyst
- Prepare monthly summary reports as required by management
- Ensure exemption certificate process
- Analyze and reconcile associated general ledger accounts
- Maintain tax calendar and ensure all returns are filed
- Assist with the administration function for Taxware (set up users, verify proper billing, main liaison with IT) Vertex, and OneSource property tax software
- Conduct local tax and state research on issues impacting the company
- Prepare various multi-state income tax returns and miscellaneous tax filings for various U.S. subsidiaries, including quarterly estimated tax payments
- Assist with various state assignments, Unclaimed Property reporting and State Nexus reviews of service companies
- Perform miscellaneous research and planning projects, as necessary
- Manage and update Onesource Workflow Manager with all tax information such as tax return filing dates, payments, copies of the filed returns, copies of all supporting documentation associated with filings
Qualifications for tax senior analyst
- 3+ years of experience in federal and state income tax accounting
- Significant federal and state income tax compliance experience including use of tax preparation software (e.g., RIA InSource)
- Ability to work closely cross depts
- Effectively communicate with staff and Tax Department management
- Develop productive relationships with other departments and offices
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Tax Senior Analyst Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of tax senior analyst. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for tax senior analyst
- Preparation and submission of discrete adjustments as needed
- Training of off-shore team for completion of routine tax provision and compliance functions
- Assisting on special projects on an as needed basis
- Maintenance of tax policy and procedures documentation
- Certain administrative functions
- Forecasts business tax credits/expenditures in relation to the company's business plan and actual quarterly results
- Researches process errors that caused incorrect tax filings and proposes resolutions to mitigate future process errors
- Coordinate the reconciliation of tax accounts and prepare management reports to explain activity to the Controller’s department
- Work closely with tax department and financial reporting department to support and document financial statement positions
- Oversee, coordinate, review, and/or prepare company’s responses to audit queries, data requests and proposed adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness
Qualifications for tax senior analyst
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 - income tax accounting, including FIN48 liability analysis and preparation of income tax footnote
- Solid understanding of fundamental domestic federal and state corporate income tax concepts, including experience in preparing complex consolidated federal and multi-state tax returns
- Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting or Finance required
- 3-5 years of corporate tax compliance experience required
- Understanding of federal, state and local tax laws required
- Basic understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting for income tax principles