Tax Associate

Role Overview

• Manage the income tax compliance and tax provision process, including quarterly and annual preparation and analysis of the ASC 740 provisions in support of our tax, accounting and financial reporting processes
• Work closely with the tax and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of income taxes in compliance with ASC 740
• Assist in the review of the federal consolidated tax return and supporting statements and disclosures
• Research new tax developments to advise on risks and opportunities; proactively, reactively, and on an as directed basis
• Prepare and maintain detailed working papers, including but not limited to depreciation schedules and book-to-tax adjustments; reconciliation of income tax liabilities and reviewing other tax-related adjustments; deferred tax assets and liabilities; uncertain tax positions, and tax disclosures for financial statements
• Coordinate with external CPA firm regarding federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns
• Develop, maintain, and update income tax department policies, processes, and procedures
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local income tax laws, as well as the company’s tax calendar
• Prepare tax account reconciliations; propose journal entries to support the month-end close process
• Assist in responding to income tax audits, inquiries, and notices from revenue authorities
• Identify areas to bring efficiency to the income tax reporting process, including automation initiatives related to tax
• Review, prepare and file sales tax returns across multiple jurisdictions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Assist with business license renewals and other miscellaneous tax-related filings
• Participate in special projects as needed
• As allowed by applicable law, a willingness and ability to perform late night, weekend or holiday coverage due to year end, quarterly and monthly close requirements

Requirements

• 3+ years of corporate income tax compliance experience, preferably with a large public accounting firm, with working knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provision preparation; CPA preferred
• Demonstrated skill set in corporate federal, state, and local income tax compliance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; proven analytical skills; ability to interpret complex tax data and financial information
• Ability to interact with external parties such as third-party tax preparers, auditors, and tax jurisdiction authorities
• A bias for action; able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and adhere to tight deadlines
• Willingness to take the initiative for process improvements and to optimize the compliance preparation process
• Knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax regulations and multi-state tax compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Roth/Traditional)
• A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
• Above market annual bonuses