Well known company seeking a well versed Tax Analyst

The Tax Analyst is responsible for providing analysis for all federal, state and local tax issues. Other duties include:

- Prepare federal, state or local tax returns for corporations, partnerships and various exempt organizations.

- Prepares and analyzes financial and tax accounts, records and reports; and computes taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.

- Advises management regarding effects of business activities on taxes and on strategies for minimizing tax liability.

- Preparation of quarterly and year-end FAS 109 tax provisions.

- Work with Tax Planning to insure implementation of tax strategies to accommodate the income tax provision and compliance process.

- Responsible for day-to-day activities relating to income tax, property tax and sales and use tax compliance.

- Involved in all income tax compliance responsibilities, researching and updating the company’s compliance procedures, working with auditors and increasing efficiencies through the use of technologies.

- The selected Analyst will also be involved with handling tax notices and overseeing other special projects of the tax department.

- Prepare income tax returns and related quarterly estimated tax payments.

- Verify completeness and accuracy of returns and related general ledger accounts.

- Oversee tax calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.

- Research various sales and use tax issues.

- Prepare a variety of monthly/quarterly journal entries for the various general ledger tax accounts.

- Suggest and/or implement technology related improvements.

- Performs related duties as assigned which may not be specifically listed in the job description, but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level associated with the incumbent’s class of work.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA license.

- Minimum 3-4 years of senior- level experience working with Federal/State tax compliance.

- Strong analytical skills, strong computer skills (Excel) and Hyperion and PeopleSoft experience are required.