Senior Tax Analyst

Role Summary

The Senior Tax Analyst will be an integral part of the tax function. The Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for federal and state income tax matters with a heavy focus on corporate compliance and reporting for US business units in close cooperation with other federal, state tax team members, tax controversy, tax planning, business unit accounting and finance teams. The person will be key in driving the strategic direction of an inclusive, globally integrated, finance based and functionally connected US tax organization, covering end-to-end all relevant aspects of US tax. The role is required to be in our East Hanover, NJ office 3x/week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and consolidation of the federal C-corporation (Form 1120) and state and local corporate income tax returns, including the proforma returns of assigned subsidiaries.
• Prepare federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments and extension calculations.
• Identify, research, and analyze tax issues and planning opportunities.
• Work with managers and directors on various federal and state special projects, such as research & development tax credit study, intercompany transaction analysis, tax impact analyses of acquisitions/divestitures, FDII deduction calculations, and state conformity studies.
• Prepare state apportionment for assigned subsidiaries and unitary jurisdictions.
• Assist in the preparation of select international tax forms and consolidating schedules included in consolidated federal filing.
• Assist with ensuring the tax function, in conjunction with accounting, is compliant with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX); maintain tax internal controls by documenting tax policies and procedures.
• Assist with responses to tax notices and audits in various US jurisdictions; perform factual and technical research for tax audits and assist with state and local nexus inquiries.
• Support the calculation of US federal and state ETR drivers and the overall tax quarterly provision process and forecast; assist with monthly GL tax account reconciliations and related journal entries.
• Prepare or report with emphasis on accuracy, compliance and timeliness of data.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor's degree required
• Essential: Minimum of 2+ years experience in US federal and state income tax compliance and reporting
• Essential: Team player with strong communication skills, able to work in a collaborative environment
• Essential: Willingness to embrace new opportunities and continue to grow as a tax professional
• Essential: Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Essential: Experience in applying problem-solving methods to identify and address issues
• Essential: Ability to handle highly sensitive material appropriately and maintain confidentiality
• Essential: Proficiency in Microsoft applications (e.g., Excel, Word, SharePoint)
• Desirable: Degree in Accounting and/or CPA preferred; Masters in Accounting or MS in Tax preferred
• Desirable: Experience in a large public accounting firm and/or large public company corporate tax department
• Desirable: ONESOURCE (OIT, OTP) and Alteryx experience

Skills

• Tax compliance and reporting
• Tax research and planning
• Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Intercompany and international tax considerations
• Financial analysis and budgeting
• Cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• CPA or advanced degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Location requirement: East Hanover, NJ office 3x/week