Share 137868BR Tax Analyst (Income Tax) Westlake, OH Job Description Because this position requires regular on-site work at our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates who currently reside in Northeast Ohio. Remote work and relocation assistance are not available for this role. The Tax Analyst - Income Taxes will be responsible for preparing work papers and tax analyses to support income tax returns and tax provision calculations for American Greetings and its subsidiaries. This includes the computation and recording of current and deferred taxes both at year end and quarterly during the year, technical tax research and the preparation of tax returns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 Preparation of the federal, international, and state and local income tax returns:  Participate in the preparation of the consolidated federal income tax return, international tax returns\disclosures, global minimum tax and state and local income\franchise tax returns including all necessary supporting documentation.  Participate in the preparation of the quarterly federal, state and local tax estimates, and certain international estimates.  Utilize tax compliance and provision software (Corptax and OneSource), as well as general ledger systems (SAP) to increase department efficiency and accuracy of tax filings and tax journal entries.  Communicate effectively and partner with other departments in the company to gather the information necessary to file accurate tax returns on a timely basis.  Preparation and review of the deferred and current taxes, both at year end and quarterly during the year:  Participate in the preparation of the deferred and current tax provisions including any associated journal entries utilizing tax provision software and advanced excel functions.  Participate in the monthly reconciliation of the tax-related balance sheet accounts.  Assist with taxing authority examinations and notices:  Support the federal and state income tax managers with the data gathering required to respond to information data requests from various taxing authorities.  Be familiar with current tax developments, with emphasis on the Pillar 2 global minimum tax guidance:  Research and analyze tax issues related to the Company using third party research tools (CCH).  Assist with the interpretation new tax laws, regulations and court cases to help determine the impact on the Company's operations.  Complete other ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Experience Required:

Required Length & Type of Experience:

 1+ years of experience preparing income tax returns of all types for a mid to large corporation and/or for a public accounting firm.  1+ year of tax provision experience, including preparation of journal entries preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 Ability to work independently and as a member of the tax team.  Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.  Ability to multi-task, meet specified deadlines, and maintain a flexible, positive attitude.  Strong communication and organizational skills.  Ability to utilize various tax compliance and research software.  Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.

Education Required:

 Bachelor's Degree; Accounting/Finance major preferred.  Certified Public Accountant designation and/or Master's Degree preferred. Please ensure all information submitted in your application is complete and accurate. Verification of candidate information may be conducted during the hiring process. Candidates who provide false, misleading, or materially inaccurate information, including residence or location information, may be disqualified from consideration. Career Site Category Corporate Jobs Tax Analyst (Income Tax) | American Greetings Corporation Apply to job Save Send to friend