Senior Tax Analyst
Houston, TX
Full Time
Experienced
Position Summary
The Income Tax Senior Analyst will support the company’s global income tax function, with a primary focus on US federal and state income tax compliance, provision, and tax planning. This role is ideal for a candidate with prior public accounting experience who is looking to apply strong technical skills in a dynamic corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities Income Tax Compliance
- Prepare and review US federal, state, and local income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments
- Coordinate with external advisors on compliance matters and filings
- Analyze book-to-tax differences and maintain supporting workpapers
- Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740
- Calculate current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions
- Assist with tax disclosures for financial statements
- Support tax planning initiatives, including entity structuring, intercompany transactions, and M&A activities
- Assist with transfer pricing coordination and intercompany documentation
- Research and analyze technical tax issues; draft memos and recommendations
- Support income tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities
- Prepare audit-ready documentation and respond to information requests
- Assist with managing tax authority correspondence and notices
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and documentation
- Assist with automation and enhancement of tax compliance and provision workflows
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5+ years of income tax experience, including public accounting firm experience (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
- Strong knowledge of US federal income tax; state and international exposure a plus
- Experience with ASC 740 income tax provision
- Proficiency in Excel and tax compliance software
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- CPA or CPA-eligible
- Experience in a multinational or complex corporate environment
- Exposure to transfer pricing, tax planning, or international tax concepts
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
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