Tax Analyst

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?  

The Tax Analyst will be a key member of the Zeiss group NA tax team.

He/she is primarily responsible for supporting the tax compliance and tax accounting process of Zeiss North America operation.

Candidates are expected to work independently and be able to recognize tax issues and recommend solutions.  Additionally, candidates must possess strong communications skills and a professional demeanor.

The position reports to Sr.

Tax Manager.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:


* Prepare Form 5471s, 5472s, 1042s, 8802s, 1120F and other miscellaneous filings.

Review information needed to file Form 1099s.


* Prepare and make quarterly estimated tax payment calculations, & extension tax payment calculations.


* Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information.


* Assist in preparing and processing federal and multistate income tax returns / franchise tax returns, including separate company, consolidated and unitary filings, in an accurate and timely manner.


* Maintain and update tax calendar.

Tax Accounting:


* Prepare and maintain fixed assets reports for all operating units.


* Assist senior tax analysts in the preparation of monthly / yearly closings.


* Assist in preparing mid-year and year-end tax provisions, including related footnotes and journal entries.


* Maintain, update and reconcile current and deferred tax accounts.

Tax Research:


* Research technical tax matters and discuss with other team members.


* Assist in providing practical, solution-focused responses to tax issues.


* Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, to tax as well as non-tax personnel.

Other:


* Assist in income tax audits and respond to tax authorities’ inquiries.


* Assist in responding timely to notices from various tax authorities.


* Maintain accurate and organized tax records.


* Take initiatives on process improvement.


* Work collaboratively with internal employees and external individuals on various projects.

May require overtime during peak seasons – tax return and tax provisions.

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