Tax Specialist II

Our People. Our Products. Our Pride.Coca-Cola Enterprises, established in 1986, is a company with roots extending back to 1899, when the first Coca-Cola bottling operation began. In fact, when the first bottling franchise began operations in 1901, it operated under the ownership of Benjamin F. Thomas and James F. Johnston, grandfather of our former Chairman of the Board, Summerfield K. Johnston, Jr.Though Coca-Cola Enterprises is now the largest soft drink bottler in the world, each of our local bottling operations represent several decades of success in building the strongest brands in the world. Maintaining the local aspect of our business continues to be an integral part of our success.
DESCRIPTION:Senior staff position responsible for preparing, under the direction of a Manager of Tax Accounting, analysis and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 and related tax accounting pronouncements. RESPONSIBILITIES:
More specifically, this individual will be under the direction of a Manager of Tax Accounting, and responsible for assisting with various aspects of the company’s worldwide income tax provision by performing the following functions.

Prepare the company’s worldwide tax provision, including effective tax rate, tax exposures and disclosures for SEC and internal purposes.

Prepare tax account reconciliations and analysis of worldwide deferred taxes.

Assist with planning, research and documentation of CCE’s positions with regard to various areas of tax accounting including comprehensive income adjustments, income tax exposures, deferred tax adjustments, etc.

Liaise with other functional areas of the Tax Department (U.S. and international), Corporate Accounting Department, and others for data and information collection.

Assist in documenting CCE’s worldwide tax accounting positions and related schedules for quarterly and annual audits by external auditors.

Assist in preparation of forecasts of worldwide cash taxes. Maintain excel models used for tax planning purposes.

Assist in other tax accounting system and software projects as needed.

Stay current with legislative changes, including tax and accounting changes.

Utilize SAP to gather supporting information and work paper documentation.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirements include a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and knowledge of accounting principles and corporate tax law.

CPA and Masters in Accounting or Taxation are preferred.

3-7 years of experience in work environment dealing with large corporate tax affairs preferred.

Experience may be in industry, Big 4 accounting firm or similar surroundings.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, strong initiative, strong analytical and problem solving skills, project management skills, writing skills, extensive computer skills (Excel, Word and Lotus Notes, Tax processing software), and ability to work as a team member, ability to focus and produce a high quality work product on a consistent basis.
CONTACT INFORMATION:(**Principals Only**)Required: Use The 'Apply Now' Button When Applying For This Job.Requisition #: RMAX_31193_CBLDR, Title: Tax Specialist IICoca-Cola Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Coca-Cola Enterprises has an ongoing commitment to Affirmative Action and the celebration of Diversity.Visit our Internet website to explore other exciting opportunities!