Tax Specialist- Federal Corporate Income

Assists with preparation of federal and state income, sales and use, and premium tax returns, files extensions, pays estimated taxes, and tax correspondence for multiple companies in multiple jurisdictions, coordinates tax return preparation with outside preparer

Acts as liaison with external auditors to provide tax return, accounting information, documentation, and answer questions and resolve reporting issues

Acts as liaison with internal audit for controls testing

Prepares tax provision workpapers and drafts tax footnotes for financial reporting purposes

Coordinates and handles routine tax audits conducted by different states, onsite and by mail

Documents, reconciles, and maintains accurate records to support book/tax accounting decisions and statements

Prepares documentation necessary to support audits on various taxes by multiple jurisdictions

Maintains and implements tax return software

Performs analysis and research issues regarding taxes, including premium tax, sales and use tax, and other miscellaneous state assessments

Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

4+ years of technical and theoretical background in U.S. GAAP, including accounting for income tax

4+ years of tax-related experience, including federal and state income tax for a corporation

Ability to conduct various types of analysis, provide alternatives, and make recommendations

Proficient in spreadsheet applications (specifically MS Excel) and accounting systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong willingness to learn, share knowledge, accept responsibility, and handle multiple tasks concurrently

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

Preferred Skills

Experience preparing large, consolidated C-Corporation tax returns

Solid understanding of ASC 740 accounting for income taxes, including calculation of current and deferred taxes and reconciliation of tax accounts

Experience with Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Income Tax and Tax Provision

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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