Senior Tax Analyst – State Income Tax

Cox Enterprises is hiring a Senior Tax Analyst with an emphasis on state income tax with exposure to various state areas, including compliance, audits, planning, and provision. Individuals will gain knowledge of all of Cox’s lines of business and will collaborate with many groups within the Tax Department.

Responsibilities:

1. Gain a thorough understanding of the state income tax function of the Company through strategic analysis.
2. Research/model issues arising from state income tax planning, transactions, audits, compliance, and legislative changes.
3. Prepare/review responses for state audit information requests and notices, review audit reports, and model settlement scenarios.
4. Prepare/review and file Company’s state income tax returns and payments, including managing external service providers and/or contractors.
5. Prepare/review multi-state and unitary apportionment, including planning and transactional impact.
6. Support acquisitions through state tax diligence and integration activities.
7. Analyze state uncertain tax positions, update/maintain effective state tax rates quarterly and provide analysis on various state provision inputs.
8. Assist in the analysis and implementation of strategic state planning concepts.
9. Maintain Tax Filing Calendar to ensure timely, complete, and accurate tax filings.
10. Calculate estimated payments and extension payments.
11. Collaborate with internal Company departments and state Departments of Revenue to provide/gather data and resolve issues as needed.
12. Work on various projects related to newly created, dissolved, or acquired entities.

Qualifications

Minimum

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2-4 years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree in accounting and 2 years’ experience in a related field.
2. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and tax return preparation software (OneSource).
3. Strong analytical, technical, written, and oral communications skills.
4. Ability to lead, manage and prioritize multiple assignments and projects; resolve complex tax issues; and consistently deliver a thorough and accurate work product with great attention to detail.
5. Demonstrated performance as a team player, highly motivated, and a self-starter.

Preferred

1. CPA
2. Public accounting experience
3. Use of technology tools (such as Alytrex, UIPath, etc.) a plus.