US Tax Analyst- Saginaw

About the role

This position will be responsible for the calculation of tax depreciation, income tax support, and the coordination of indirect taxes as well as certain tax information reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a high level of analytical ability, as well as an interest in researching tax issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate tax depreciation, including bonus depreciation and tangible property adjustment analysis, as part of the preparation of the Federal Income tax return. Work closely with Fixed Asset teams on acquisition and disposal of assets.
• Cook up U.S. property taxes – prepare and analyze asset reporting data to provide to outside service provider for filing of returns, analyze assessments, coordinate payment of property tax bills, estimated projections, and monthly accounting entries.
• Cook up U.S. sales & use tax working with outside service provider – calculate monthly self-assessment, complete returns, payments, and monthly analysis and accounting entries.
• Prepare income tax calculations and supporting schedules
• Analyze foreign withholding tax payments and prepare foreign tax credit documentation
• Cook up the U.S. research credit in conjunction with outside provider
• Aid the U.S. payroll department with payroll tax registrations, tax rate analysis, and imputed income tax calculations.
• Prepare 1099 and 1042 forms, including analysis of input data
• Prepare monthly tax journal entries and account reconciliations
• Aid with special tax projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant tax or accounting work
• Understanding of accounting and internal controls
• High level of analytical skills where problems can be unusual and complex
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Highly proficient in Excel spreadsheets
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Prior tax experience and/or certification (CPA/CMA) preferred
• Ability to work independently

Education Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent