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Tax Analyst
Pearson
Bloomington, MN, United States
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Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Key Objective:
The Tax Analyst will report to and support the Tax Director in the management and coordination of all aspects of tax compliance, provision, audits and planning for the US.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the management of the preparation of the income tax provision, including analysis of financial data, tax accruals and uncertain tax positions
• Assist in IFRS group reporting of US tax provision figures and related schedules
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of financial documentation necessary for the preparation of corporate income tax returns and estimated tax payments and preparation of tax returns and related reports to ensure organization is in compliance with governmental tax regulations
• Supervise tax advisory and internal projects such as R&D credits, accounting method changes, nexus decisions, earnings repatriation, DPAD and transfer pricing
• Implement solutions to minimize tax expense and cash tax payments
• Management of state and local income tax audits and input into the federal audit.
• Research and analysis of company compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Work effectively with other sub-teams in the tax department including group reporting, business support, transfer pricing, strategy, indirect and employment tax
• Assist with tax department special projects
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1-2 years' corporate tax experience in public or private industry
• Knowledge of OneSource Tax Provision, Income Tax, GL Manager and other modules
• IRFS and ASC 740 experience and knowledge
• Experience with process improvement,
• Experience in dealing with federal and state audits
Skills/knowledge
• Must have good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with management and other department/subsidiary personnel to obtain information
• Accounting, communication, technology, organization, and leadership skills