La Description
Cox Enterprises is hiring a Senior Tax Analyst with an emphasis on state income tax with exposure to various state areas, including compliance, audits, planning, and provision. Individuals will gain knowledge of all of Cox’s lines of business and will collaborate with many groups within the Tax Department.
Responsibilities:
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Gain a thorough understanding of the state income tax function of the Company through strategic analysis.
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Research/model issues arising from state income tax planning, transactions, audits, compliance, and legislative changes.
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Prepare/review responses for state audit information requests and notices, review audit reports, and model settlement scenarios.
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Prepare/review and file Company’s state income tax returns and payments, including managing external service providers and/or contractors.
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Prepare/review multi-state and unitary apportionment, including planning and transactional impact.
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Support acquisitions through state tax diligence and integration activities.
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Analyze state uncertain tax positions, update/maintain effective state tax rates quarterly and provide analysis on various state provision inputs.
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Assist in the analysis and implementation of strategic state planning concepts.
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Maintain Tax Filing Calendar to ensure timely, complete, and accurate tax filings.
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Calculate estimated payments and extension payments.
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Collaborate with internal Company departments and state Departments of Revenue to provide/gather data and resolve issues as needed.
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Work on various projects related to newly created, dissolved, or acquired entities.
Qualifications
Minimum
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 4 years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree in accounting and 2 years ‘experience in a related field.
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Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and tax return preparation software (OneSource)
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Strong analytical, technical, written, and oral communications skills
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Ability to lead, manage and prioritize multiple assignments and projects; resolve complex tax issues; and consistently deliver a thorough and accurate work product with great attention to detail.
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Demonstrated performance as a team player, highly motivated, and a self-starter.
Preferred
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CPA
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Public accounting experience
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The use of technology tools (such as Alytrex, UIPath, etc.) is a plus
About Cox
We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us. Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators. We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation. We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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