Advanced Specialist, Tax

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions for a foreign group of entities as part of the global tax provision process.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) guidance to ensure accurate financial statement reporting.
• Prepare and review BCS quarterly and annual journal entries related to the tax provision.
• Cook up outsourced tax compliance work, including preparing information requests and managing deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain the global ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) summary and rollforward; communicate related SAP entries to appropriate accounting teams on a quarterly basis.
• Perform account reconciliations for U.S. and foreign tax accounts in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Cook up SOX control documentation and supporting evidence for the global tax provision process.
• Aid in the preparation of federal pro forma corporate income tax returns for the consolidated group.
• Review and analyze various book-to-tax adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; Master’s in Tax or Accounting preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting principles and concepts.
• 4-6 years of Income Tax experience (mainly Corporations).
• Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations.
• Experience preparing corporate federal income tax returns (Form 1120).
• Experience working with large, consolidated corporate tax groups.
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, modeling, and large dataset management).
• Experience performing account reconciliations.
• Understanding of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong research skills related to corporate tax issues.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Experience in a Fortune 500 company and/or public accounting firm preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP, BCS, and/or BPC systems preferred.