Senior Tax Analyst

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and some review of federal and state income and franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Initiate check and EFT requests to prompt payment to appropriate jurisdictions.
• Interact with Accounting, Finance, and Line of Business personnel on a continual basis for information relating to the above.
• Research and analyze the tax treatment of specific areas such as leasing, mortgage banking & capital markets.
• Assist with the quarterly review of the federal and state income tax provision journal entries.
• Calculate and maintain deferred income tax balances and taxes payable/receivable for inclusion in published financial statements.
• Oversee the recording of tax accounting journal entries.
• Reconcile and prepare analysis on general ledger tax accounts and reserves.
• Research areas of tax law as appropriate including analysis of data related to the issue.
• Research corporate tax issues of law raised during the return preparation, both federal and state.
• Research corporate tax issues of law raised during tax audits, both federal and state.
• Provide assistance with answering Information Document Requests for both federal and state audits.
• Interact with the Director of Tax Audits to review tax calculations and provide support for audit issues.
• Assist in performing various special projects as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred).
• CPA or Master’s Degree (or working toward) preferred or additional commensurate experience.
• At least 4 years full-time experience in the field of taxation in either public accounting or in a corporate tax department.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of tax return preparation software (preferably CorpTax).
• Knowledge of tax research products including online research products.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with personnel ranging from staff to senior management.
• Ability to work both individually and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in professional and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment as well as apply logical/critical thought processes.