Senior Tax Analyst

Pearson Senior Tax Analyst

Key Objective :

The Senior Tax Analyst will support the Head of US Tax and US Tax Managers 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 accounting method changes and nexus decisions

Implement solutions to minimize tax expense and cash tax payments

Management of state and local income tax audits and input into the federal audit.

Support with sales and use tax audits

Research and analysis of company compliance with applicable tax laws.

Work effectively with other specialist teams in the tax department including group reporting, business support, transfer pricing, strategy, indirect and employment tax

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar

3+ years corporate tax experience in public or private industry

Knowledge of OneSource Tax Provision, Income Tax and other modules preferable

IFRS and ASC 740 experience and knowledge

Experience with process improvement,

Experience in dealing with federal and state audits preferable

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 and organization skills

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