Tax Analyst
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems . As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels.
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Job Description
JOB TITLE: Tax Analyst
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Corporate Financial Manager
Summary
The global tax environment is constantly evolving and becoming ever more intricate in what tax departments are required to report. In this role, the Tax Analyst will work to primarily support the compliance portion of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax reporting. Additionally, this person will have a significant role in identifying and redefining tax department processes to achieve greater efficiencies. You will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of team members on domestic and international tax projects to support tax initiatives, all within a well-established and growing company!
Responsibilities And Duties
Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks (check those that apply):
Prepare supporting documentation for preparation of federal, state and local corporate tax income returns, including US international tax reporting.Calculate federal, state and local monthly, quarterly, and annual tax payment amounts and prepare check and ACH payment requests.Compile and maintain tax depreciation and state tax apportionment data.Ensure compliance and utilization of federal and state tax credits and incentives.Maintain global tax due date calendar; oversight of compliance with all deadlines.Assist in global tax audits and respond to notices from tax authorities.Participate in global tax planning including; legal structure review, cash repatriation analysis with corporate Treasury team and monitoring global consolidated effective tax rate.Calculate monthly income tax accruals and prepare journal entries.Perform reconciliations for the federal, state and local tax balance sheet accounts. Develop and maintain current knowledge of changes in tax legislation, rulings, regulations and litigation that may impact the business. Participate in projects to identify inefficiencies and empowered to develop solutions that will help automate, streamline, and improve tax processes.Reports to the Global Tax Manager and will work with other Finance managers as needed.
Education And Experience
Basic to intermediate knowledge of corporate income tax with a minimum 3+ years in public accounting and/or a corporate income tax departmentBachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance or relatedCPA, EA or Masters in Taxation preferred but not requiredBasic understanding of international tax issues and concepts along with familiarity of corresponding tax forms
Skills And Abilities
Basic understanding and knowledge of US income taxationStrong organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skillsAbility to perform in a multi-tasking constantly evolving environment while meeting department deadlinesProficient with Microsoft applications, especially Excel
Travel Requirements
This position typically does not require any travel.
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
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