Tax Staff Accountant-Corporate (Las Vegas)

About the role

This is an entry-level staff tax accountant position within the corporate income tax department.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Tax Senior(s)/Manager(s) on the quarterly and annual tax provisions for the SEC and other statutory filings.
• Prepares consolidated federal income tax return including forms 5471 and other foreign-related filings, state income or franchise tax returns, and annual reports for states or cities.
• Prepares tax journal entries to be booked in the G/L system relating to the monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions and for federal and/or state tax payments or refunds, as well as assisting in the maintenance and reconciliation of the tax accounts.
• Assists in documentation of the Tax Department’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley/404.
• Prepares the quarterly federal and/or state estimated tax payments.
• Assists other members of the Corporate Tax Department with any IRS or state audits or other matters.
• Executes tax policies and works with personnel at Caesars’ properties to ensure tax policies and procedures are being followed on specific tax matters.
• Promotes and maintains a cooperative relationship with other departments and divisions of the company to achieve satisfaction of organizational objectives and goals.
• Conducts research to identify planning opportunities, develop strategies to address such opportunities, and then implement the strategies to maximize tax benefits.
• Participates in due diligence related to acquisitions, including identifying tax return filing requirements or issues to be considered in connection with such transactions.
• Attends external meetings, seminars, webcasts, etc. to increase/maintain technical tax knowledge.
• Attends internal meetings to increase/maintain understanding of company procedures and their tax implications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Tax.
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant in one or more jurisdictions (or in the process of obtaining a CPA license) preferred.
• Master’s in Taxation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks, anticipate resource needs, and meet deadlines.
• Strong team-building and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Microsoft Excel skills required.

About Us

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions, and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names.

We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence, and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities, and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision, and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service, and Blaze the Trail – every day.

Our mission: “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision: “Create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire, and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”.