Senior Tax Analyst (Finance)

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Edelman, a leading public relations and communications firm with a dynamic finance team dedicated to excellence and collaboration. Our organization, with approximately 5,000 employees globally, fosters a fast-paced environment where innovation and professional growth thrive.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Tax Analyst to join our U.S. tax team. The Tax Analyst will play a key role in ensuring compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations, supporting tax reporting, and contributing to process improvements. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to grow in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Familiarity with the Workday ERP System
• Prepare and review U.S. federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including deferred tax analysis.
• Gather and validate data from financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle) for tax filings and reconciliations.
• Conduct tax research on U.S. tax laws and regulations to support compliance and special projects.
• Monitor and track tax filing deadlines, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly tax account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Support audit coordination by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Communicate with accounts payable and receivable teams to consult on sales tax issues.
• Assist in the preparation of exemption certificates and maintain accurate tax records.
• Monitor tax software (e.g., Vertex, OneSource) to ensure accurate data capture for sales and use tax reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance tax reporting efficiency.
• Support ad-hoc tax projects, such as fixed asset reconciliations for tax purposes or special research initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance.
• 3-5 years of experience in tax preparation, compliance, or accounting.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Vertex, OneSource, CCH, or RIA Checkpoint), Alteryx and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, or Workday) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning.

$68,000 - $100,000 a year

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An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

Edelman is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.