Senior Analyst, Tax

About the role

The Tax Senior Analyst, Tax Accounting and Reporting supports the preparation of the interim and annual tax provision and footnote disclosures included in the interim and annual SEC reporting (Forms 10Q and 10K). This role also includes the preparation of tax adjustments reported in the consolidated US federal tax return and other federal tax filings, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate income tax provision calculations (ASC 740).
• Support preparation of tax disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Prepare various global provision analytics and review procedures with strong documentation and support.
• Ensure tax balances are accurately recorded in financial statements.
• Prepare annual effective tax rate for US GAAP.
• Aid in coordinating, preparing and reviewing the global tax provision including regional tax submissions.
• Support consolidated provision using OneSource Tax Provision.
• Support consolidated federal tax returns including preparation and review of various tax adjustments and compliance filings.
• Perform monthly and quarterly tax account reconciliations.
• Ensure processes align with a strong internal control environment and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation.
• Collaborate with Tax, Controllership, Treasury, FP&A, and other teams.
• Research and analyze tax technical issues.
• Maintain and expand tax processes and documentation.
• Identify and execute on process improvements and efficiency opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred; MST, MSA or MBA helpful.
• Large corporate experience and/or Big 4 accounting background with an emphasis in tax provision and reporting preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and manipulate large data to extract relevant information for analysis.
• Ability to identify issues/opportunities and to frame business questions.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other data analytic tools including MS Power Platform and Alteryx.
• Familiarity with AI tools is a strong plus, but not required.
• Proficient in the use of tax provision software; familiarity with OneSource Tax Provision is a strong plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and professionalism with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues in all functional areas of the Company.
• Ability to work in a high-performing team environment.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Working knowledge of Hyperion and/or Oracle Financial Systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in tax provision software, especially OneSource Tax Provision.
• Experience with tax provision and return preparation software, preferably OneSource Tax Provision and Corptax Compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus or commissions depending on the role.
• Mastercard benefits for full-time employees, including:
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
• 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Tuition reimbursement
• and many more.
• Mastercard benefits for interns, including:
• 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
• Jury duty leave
• On-site fitness facilities in some locations

Pay

$109,000 - $175,000 USD

Schedule

Hybrid 3 days per week in Mastercard's Purchase, NY office.