Tax Analyst

What Youll Do Here:

The Tax Analyst position is responsible for assisting the tax team with preparing the Company's U.S. federal and state income tax returns, and tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740. The candidate will also research solutions to tax issues and assist with tax planning projects. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a world-class tax organization and to develop leadership skills while assuming greater responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare relevant tax return forms and related tax working papers for the U.S. federal consolidated tax return, based on the Company’s U.S. and foreign entities
• Prepare relevant tax return forms and related tax working papers with respect to the state and local income, franchise, and revenue-based tax returns
• Assist in calculating and recording of the Company’s quarterly and annual tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, performing a detailed analysis of current and deferred taxes from both an income statement and balance sheet perspective
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated and extension tax returns and payments, and cash flow forecasts
• Research technical tax issues and write related support memorandum
• Assist with tax planning, as needed
• Assist with the identification and implementation of tax department process improvements to ensure the accuracy and adequate documentation of all tax calculations, reports, and filings
• Assist with responses to inquiries and correspondence from federal and state tax authorities
• Ensure the Company’s tax files are well-organized, properly maintained, and available to address audit examination issues
• Develop a proficient understanding of tax compliance and financial reporting processes as well as the Company’s business and ethos
• Develop a proficient understanding of the Company’s tax technologies and reporting tools

Skills You Will Need Here

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master’s in Tax or Accounting candidate, preferred but not required
• 3 to 5 years of corporate U.S. federal, state, and/or international income tax compliance and/or provision experience with a Big Four Accounting firm
• Experience with OneSource tax compliance and/or tax provision software, preferred
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in an effective and respectful manner with peers and management
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and successfully in a team environment
• Takes initiative to learn and build new skills and knowledge while completing deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with tax research and tax research software (RIA Checkpoint, CCH, BNA), preferred

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.