What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Analyst II position at PODS?
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for work papers and documentations to support company’s overall tax compliance in international, federal and state and local tax filings, including independently create and complete work papers with good audit trail and precise presentation. The position will serve multiple managers and/or senior professional members within the tax department. The position will report directly to a Tax Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Support tax managers in completing tasks on time
· Support tax managers in various projects related to broad areas of corporate taxes
· Assist tax audits
· May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
· Regular attendance and punctuality required
a. Tax Compliance Duties
· Prepare work papers and documentations for sales and use tax, property tax and other indirect tax filings
· Prepare tax returns, including state and local income, franchise, sales and use, property tax and business licenses.
· Prepare annual income and franchise tax extensions
· Assist researches or correspondence with various tax jurisdictions regarding inquiries
· Assist quarterly estimated income tax/franchise tax computations
· Assist work papers and documentations for US and foreign income tax filings
· Assist updating carryover schedules and historical information (i.e. payment, NOL, E&P)
b. Tax Accounting and Analysis Duties
· Assist financial audit process
· Perform monthly or quarterly tax accounts reconciliation and closing
· Assist drafting memos and position papers for special projects, acquisitions or researches
· Assist gathering data and analyzing tax issues
· Prepare information required by internal and external auditors
· Maintain and improve processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting is required or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar certification is a plus
· 2 - 4 years preparing and analyzing financial information in a corporate (public or non public) corporate environment
· 1-3 years of Income Tax compliance experience is required
· Knowledge and experience in indirect tax is preferred
· Strong knowledge of general accounting and corporate income taxation
· Possess math skills sufficient to perform required duties