Tax Staff Accountant

About the role

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans every month. We are the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. We also host many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, and we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete moderate to complex tax filings that may include federal, state, and international income and sales/use tax filings.
• Avoid penalties and interest by maintaining adherence to internal controls, tax calendar and policy and procedures.
• Investigate and prepare responses to notices and inquiries from various taxing authorities.
• Research and document tax positions taken on various tax filings.
• Prepare tax and financial reports and models, as assigned to assist in various tax planning and reporting needs.
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Contribute to conversation/ideas in a strong team–oriented environment.

Requirements

• Strong analysis, problem solving, and research skills.
• Good judgment & decision-making skills.
• Effective communication with multiple levels of employees and clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work/assignments without a lot of guidance when working from home.
• Contributes to conversation/ideas in a strong team–oriented environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and optimal work standards.
• Demonstrates technical skills in accounting and financial information systems/applications.
• Proficient in Excel and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Cognos, OneSource, Workday and eForms preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of related experience, in an accounting/tax role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or Business with an accounting, tax or finance emphasis.
• CPA a plus.

Skills

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Business insight and ability to apply general knowledge of business.
• Individual accountability and understanding of when to seek guidance.
• Skills managing assigned projects to completion using instruction, guidance, and direction.
• Ability to solve problems within standardized procedures and practices.
• Skills to communicate straightforward information in a digestible manner and an understanding of when to ask questions in order to validate understanding.
• General understanding of business principles.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community.
• A 401K plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving.
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!