Senior Tax Analyst

Overview

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of timely and accurate complex state income and franchise tax returns including consolidated returns (some light review possible).
• Retrieve and assimilate data necessary to calculate tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Prepare accurate and timely allocation journal entries in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Initiate check and EFT requests to prompt payment to appropriate jurisdictions.
• Interact with Accounting, Finance, and Line of Business personnel on a continual basis for information relating to the above.
• Analysis and review of the tax treatment of specific areas such as leasing, mortgage banking & capital markets.
• Analyze state franchise tax accruals and prepare required journal entries.
• Calculate and maintain deferred income tax balances and taxes payable/receivable for inclusion in published financial statements.
• Oversee the recording of tax accounting journal entries.
• Reconcile and prepare analysis on general ledger tax accounts and reserves.
• Research areas of tax law as appropriate including analysis of data related to the issue.
• Interact with the Director of Tax Audits to review tax calculations and provide support for audit issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred).
• CPA or Master’s Degree (or working toward) preferred or additional commensurate experience.
• At least 4 years full-time experience in the field of taxation in either public accounting or in a corporate tax department.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel
• Understanding of tax return preparation software (preferably CorpTax).
• Knowledge of tax research products including online research products.
• This position requires excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with personnel ranging from staff to senior management.
• Ability to work both individually and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in professional and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment as well as apply logical/critical thought processes.
• LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting.