What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Analyst II position at WM?
Job Description
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
I. Job Summary
Performs basic to moderately complex tax accounting functions at the Federal, State and Local levels, including assisting with the preparation of federal and state tax provisions, assisting with the preparation and review of estimated taxes and tax returns, assisting with the maintenance of fixed assets for tax purposes, and researching tax issues.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required) or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Accounting, Tax, Business Administration, or similar area of study.
Experience: Three (3) years of tax experience in either public accounting or similar areas of industry.
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click ""Apply.”
About Us
ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
About The Team
What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.
We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
I. Job Summary
Performs basic to moderately complex tax accounting functions at the Federal, State and Local levels, including assisting with the preparation of federal and state tax provisions, assisting with the preparation and review of estimated taxes and tax returns, assisting with the maintenance of fixed assets for tax purposes, and researching tax issues.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
- Assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 Income Tax Provision including preparation of tax journal entries, schedules and other items related to the tax provision.
- Assists with ASC 740-10 Reserves and SOX 404.
- Assist in the preparation of Federal, State and Local Income Tax Returns.
- Assist in the preparation of the tax-basis balance sheet.
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly Federal, State and Local estimated tax payments.
- Assist in the maintenance of fixed assets for tax purposes, including acquisitions, retirements, transfers, and gain/loss on disposition of assets. Prepare analyses of net tax value of assets related to potential divestitures.
- Research and respond to tax notices and correspondence.
- Provide basic Federal and State tax law information to the tax group on various issues by researching code sections, rules and regulations.
- Reconcile and prepare periodic analysis on general ledger tax accounts.
- Assist in generating and responding to tax information requests related to the quarterly and annual tax provision process and review by independent auditors.
- Support and facilitate open and effective communication with tax authorities, Company management, attorneys and accountants and tax co-source and third-party providers and consultants.
- Perform Special Projects as needed.
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
Education and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required) or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Accounting, Tax, Business Administration, or similar area of study.
Experience: Three (3) years of tax experience in either public accounting or similar areas of industry.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
- Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
- CorpTax or OneSource provision and tax compliance software experience preferred.
- General ledger software experience preferred.
- Intermediate/Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong Analytical and Organization Skills.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to think independently and take initiative.
- Currently based in Houston, TX area/Open to commute to downtown Houston.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Work Environment
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
- Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click ""Apply.”
About Us
ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
About The Team
What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.
We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
