Senior Tax Analyst

Company: Acxiom
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Acxiom is looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to prepare and complete tax returns and reports involved with federal, state, local, and other tax liabilities. Maintains current knowledge of all tax laws affecting the company. Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet the business plans while managing the tax liability. Participates in tax audits. Involved with tax implications of mergers and acquisitions or other structuring projects.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation and completion of tax returns/processes within required deadlines
• Gathers and prepares information required for various components of tax reporting, including SEC reporting, US federal, state, and local tax returns for income
• Drives the preparation and analysis of various tax-related projects, such as R&D credit, accounting method changes, fixed assets, process improvements and automation, and ERP system implementation/updates
• Performs research and interprets tax laws and/or tax accounting rules and regulations applicable to new businesses, transactions, or new items
• Participates in tax audits, as well as financial statement audits of tax-related items
• Maintains current knowledge in tax laws and accounting rules in the applicable areasREQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or similar field
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in corporate taxation from public accounting and/or industry
  • Proficiency in key tools (Excel, Word, PeopleSoft etc.)
  • Proficiency in tax preparation and research tools (Insource or equivalent, CCH or RIA)
  • Detail-oriented, and strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Team player
  • Additional requirements based on area of specializationPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Big 4 experience a plus
    • CPA and/or MS in Taxation strongly preferredAcxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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