Tax Analyst

Tax Analyst

The opportunity has arisen for a Tax Analyst to join this global organization which respects diverse perspectives, experiences, and traditions as essential, and values each employee's contribution towards achieving our business objectives.

This role is based in our Houston, TX office.

The Tax Analyst provides financial information and reports by primarily preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, assisting with monthly and year-end closings, as well as maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

In this role you will:


* Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns


* Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations of sales and use tax accounts


* Review and ensure accurate accounting of use tax accrued on the Company's U.S.

purchases


* Research and identify proper taxation of the Company's purchases, including monitoring for changes in state tax laws and regulations


* Validate customer exemption certificates


* Identify and implement improvements ensuring complete, accurate, and efficient sales and use tax function


* Contact state and local government agencies to resolve outstanding issues


* Ensure the company is compliant with state and local jurisdiction filing and reporting requirements.


* Assist with sales and use tax audits including reconciliations of years under audit and preparation of responses to information document requests and related inquiries


* Prepare federal income tax returns (proforma) and assist with the preparation of the consolidated federal tax returns (Form 1120).


* Prepare separate & unitary state income tax returns


* Respond to notices from tax authorities and tax audits.


* Assist with various special projects or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in accounting required.

CPA and/or Masters in Tax are preferred.


* Minimum of 4 years of tax experience with an emphasis on US domestic Sales and Use and income tax compliance from a public accounting and/or corporate tax department of a corporation.


* Tax experience should include sales and use.

and income tax compliance.


* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Tools, particularly Microsoft Excel


* PeopleSoft experience is a plus.


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills


* Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail


* Ability to work and function independently and in a team


* Must be honest, ethical, and uphold company values


* Excellent organizational skills

Competencies:


* Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations as well as generally accepted accounting principles.


* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with strong detail orientation.

Ability to develop recommendations and make decisions.


* Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to clearly present complex material and recommendations to diverse audiences.


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