Lead Tax Specialist Jobs

Skills: Accounting, CPA, Masters in Taxation
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred; master’s in taxation a plus.
8+ years relevant tax experience in a Big 4/regional accounting firm and/or multi-national corporate tax department
Hands-on experience and technical proficiency in U.S. Federal tax compliance, including reporting requirements for complex transactions and experience in the consolidation of large Federal returns.
Ability to perform tax research and analysis and effectively communicate results in the form of discussion, presentation, or technical memorandum.
Experience in U.S. International tax compliance and State tax a plus.
Experience working with SAP, BPC, and OneSource Income Tax is a plus.
Continuous improvement mindset and experience leveraging technology (Alteryx, Excel PowerBI, etc.) to automate and enhance tax workflow a plus.
Responsibilities:
Review/prepare complex U.S. Federal C-corporation and partnership tax workpapers, income tax returns (1120, 1065, etc.) and other reports including estimates and extensions.
Assist with ASC 740 tax provision and tax accounting processes, including quarterly and year-end reporting and return to accrual process.
Provide tax assistance with planning for business decisions and implementing change.
Provide assistance with responses to tax information requests and notices from tax authorities.
Identify and implement process improvement projects including the use of tools/techniques to increase efficiency.
Provide tax support on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
Interpret tax policy, procedures, and law and provide strategic planning to ensure efficient tax compliance and identify tax-saving opportunities.
May review U.S. international and/or state compliance, including Forms 5471 and 8858, separate company state returns, and domestic combinations.
Requirements
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
8+ years relevant tax experience in a Big 4/regional accounting firm and/or multi-national corporate tax department
Hands on experience and technical proficiency in U.S. Federal tax compliance, including reporting requirements for complex transactions and experience in consolidation of large Federal returns.
Continuous improvement mindset and experience leveraging technology (Alteryx, Excel PowerBI, etc.) to automate and enhance tax workflow a plus.
Nice to Have
CPA –Highly Preferred
Masters in taxation
Experience in U.S. International tax compliance and State tax a plus.
Experience working with SAP, BPC, OneSource Income Tax a plus.