Tax Accountant - Hybrid

The Tax Accounting Senior Analyst will primarily assist with State Income and Franchise Tax audits but will also help with the Federal Income Tax audit. Responsibilities include responding to Information Document Requests from tax auditors, preparing reconciliations and other schedules, gathering facts through interaction with other departments, and researching tax issues. Position will require extensive use of Excel to develop spreadsheets. A general understanding of permanent and temporary differences, apportionment, effective tax rate, and FIN 48 reserves will be developed. Position will also assist with special projects. Opportunity exists for cross-training in other tax areas such as federal/state income tax compliance and income tax provision.

Essential Functions

• Gather work papers for information requests from auditors

• Prepare working files, reconciliations, and other schedules for use in tax audits

• Work with the Tax Manager to progress and close audits

• Assist the Tax Director and Tax Manager on projects (e.g., federal and special)

• Work on quarter end documentation

• Work on exposure calculations for use in conjunction with audits

• Draft FIN 48 documentation and supporting calculations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.

• 0-2 years relevant experience

• Excellent verbal and communication skills

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information

• Self-starter and team player.

• Experience working with cross functional departments to research and resolve issues.

• Good problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, as needed, to accommodate project deadlines

• Ability to multi-task with limited supervision