Analyst II/Sr. Analyst, Income Tax
What you will do – Essential Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of the federal tax return and prepare complex state and local income/franchise tax returns
- Lead the tax depreciation calculation and work closely with external consultants on fixed asset projects, including cost segregation studies
- Analyze Company leases to determine the proper tax treatment
- Work closely with external consultants to analyze annual research and development (“R&D”) expenses and activities for tax credit purposes
- Lead federal and state audits and resolve notices
- Monitor federal, state, and local tax legislation changes
- Research and document complex tax issues, as well as present recommendations to management
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to work closely with other Income Tax Department team members to ensure that the Company meets its income tax compliance obligations in accordance with federal, state and local tax laws. This role will have to build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization and with external consultants. The successful candidate will possess a process improvement mindset, continually identifying and implementing enhancements to the income tax compliance process, and be able to consistently meet deadlines and achieve objectives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- MS in Accounting or Taxation preferred (MS in Accounting or Taxation is required if Bachelor’s Degree is in a major other than Accounting or Finance)
- CPA preferred
- Four or more years of income tax experience at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department
- Advanced federal and state income tax technical skills, specifically in the areas of compliance and audits
- Tax depreciation experience
- R&D tax credit experience preferred
- Strong accounting skills
- Self-motivated with strong planning and execution skills
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis, determine possible solutions, and present to management
- Ability to express opinions and innovative ideas and willingness to challenge others and the status quo appropriately
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required; Oracle and OneSource Tax experience preferred
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 250 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
Pay and Benefits
The annual salary for this position is: $64,500.00 - $127,200.00 May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Benefits:
- Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
- Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
- To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
- For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
- Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Work Location and Arrangement
This role will be based out of the CarMax Home Office in Richmond, VA and Associates will work onsite 4 days per week.