Tax Senior

• Location: Irving, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #9394

Tax Senior 9394

We are assisting our client in seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Tax Senior to join their corporate income tax group. This position offers the unique opportunity to take on a senior supervisory-level role with the potential for rapid advancement to a managerial position and taking on a leadership role within the tax department. The successful candidate will play a large role in overseeing and optimizing the corporate tax functions and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
 
REPORTS TO: Tax Manager
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience in corporate income tax with a focus on compliance
• Intermediate/advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize deadlines
• Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings as required to meet reporting deadlines

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Tax or Business Administration
• CPA certification or CPA eligible
• Proficiency in Thomson Reuters OneSource Income Tax software

 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The job functions include a broad variety of tax matters including, but not limited to the following:

• Prepare and oversee the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income returns for the company and other affiliated entities.
• Assist with income tax provision compliance & financial statements audit to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review state modification and apportionment schedules
• Maintain tax basis depreciation records and intangible asset schedules
• Prepare and review quarterly tax estimates and year-end projections.
• Analyze and reconcile various tax-related general ledger accounts: deferred tax balances, income tax expense, and Federal and state tax payable accounts.
• Manage and assist with Federal, state income & franchise tax audits.
• Manage state tax controversy matters including notices and adjustments.
• Coordinate, prepare, and oversee annual reports filings.
• Research and maintain a working knowledge of state income/franchise tax developments.
• Maintain federal, state, and local tax calendar.
• Collaborate with other departments within the organization and provide assistance as needed.
• Manage relationships with external tax consultants and provide guidance on the implementation of various tax planning strategies.