Senior Tax Associate
Renaissance Learning
About Renaissance
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Senior Tax Associate Job Description
As a Senior Tax Associate, you will play a crucial role in the Finance Department by assisting with quarterly and annual tax provision preparation, federal, state, and foreign tax compliance, tax research, and other tax-related projects. You will work closely with the other members of the tax department and the broader accounting organization.
In this role as Senior Tax Associate, you will be responsible to:
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and year-end ASC 740 tax provisions and maintenance of strong internal controls over tax reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of federal, state, and international income tax compliance calculations, including preparation of extensions and estimated tax payments.
- Review transfer pricing calculations and liaise with tax providers for the Company’s foreign jurisdictions.
- Assist with tax purchase accounting, acquisition integration, and other tax projects that arise during the course of business.
- Research and respond to sales tax questions submitted by internal and external customers.
- Support the sales tax function, ensuring that sales tax permits remain current.
- Maintain and reconcile tax depreciation and amortization schedules.
- Research and resolve tax notices received from various jurisdictions.
- As needed, conduct tax research on other issues and share findings with the tax department and other members of the organization.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations.
- Utilize accounting and tax software, including NetSuite, Floqast, OneSource, Vertex, and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
- Communicate effectively with team members and Renaissance clients to provide exceptional service and support.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment within the tax department.
Qualifications
For this role as Senior Tax Associate, you should have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
- Working knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations in addition to US GAAP
- Minimum of two years of experience in public accounting
- Corporate tax experience utilizing knowledge of ASC 740 and US GAAP
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Ability and desire to work independently and as part of a team in a remote environment
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and staying current with tax laws
Bonus Points:
- Experience with transfer pricing and CFC foreign inclusion calculations (e.g. GILTI, subF) preferred
- Experience with OneSource Tax Provision/OneSource Income Tax software preferred
- Experience with UK taxation a plus
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.
Benefits for eligible US employees include:
- World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
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Reasonable Accommodations
Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Employment Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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