State Tax Analyst

We are seeking a State Tax Analyst to join our Tax team at Masco World Headquarters in Livonia, MI. This role supports Masco’s state income and franchise tax compliance, analyzes business activities for proper state tax treatment, and assists with research, reporting, and process improvements across multiple jurisdictions.

About the role

Masco’s broad business portfolio offers meaningful complexity and opportunities to develop specialized knowledge in state and local tax. The State Tax Analyst will engage in compliance, tax accounting support, technical research, and collaboration with business units and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong tax technical skills and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technology-enabled environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare state income and franchise tax returns, including collecting, analyzing, and organizing data for state filings.
• Prepare and review state tax workpapers, including state modifications, apportionment calculations, estimated tax payments, extensions, and supporting schedules.
• Process state tax estimates, extensions, returns, and related tax payments.
• Support the state tax accounting process by assisting with state tax provision calculations, deferred tax schedules, and related documentation.
• Understand Masco’s state tax compliance process, including state-specific modifications and updating IT systems.
• Research and analyze state tax laws, regulations, and administrative guidance to support compliance, tax planning, audit responses, and business transactions.
• Assist with state tax notice responses, audit support, and information requests from taxing authorities.
• Utilize tax compliance software, data analytics tools, and internal reporting systems to prepare filings, perform analyses, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Participate in state tax planning analyses related to mergers and acquisitions, business restructurings, tax credits and incentives, legislative changes, and other strategic initiatives.
• Assist in researching technical issues, evaluating potential state tax impacts, preparing financial models, and developing recommendations for management.
• Coordinate with business units and internal teams to gather information for state tax compliance, reporting, audits, and projects.
• Support special projects and assist in other areas of the Tax department during peak reporting and compliance periods.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, improve documentation, and streamline compliance workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum two years of experience in state income tax compliance and tax accounting or a related field.

Skills

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, including effective prioritization of tasks, multi-tasking abilities, and high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (primarily Word and Excel).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.