Senior Corporate Tax Accountant

**(MUST Reside in one of the following states: NY, NJ, CT, PA, FL, or VT)**

We are working with a multinational mass media company that is a leader in news, sports, and entertainment broadcasting. They are actively seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Tax Accountant to join their team and report to the Tax Director. The primary responsibilities for this role include preparing and coordinating federal and state tax compliance and provision for the company. This is a fantastic long-term consulting opportunity, and we are looking to fill the role as quickly as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of federal and state income/franchise tax returns, utilizing CorpTax software, in accordance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary financial data and documentation for tax return preparation.
• Preparation of federal and state estimated tax and extension payment calculations, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to tax authorities.
• Monitor payment deadlines and coordinate with finance teams to optimize cash flow management.
• Assist with tax budget forecasting by analyzing historical tax data and trends.
• Identify potential tax liabilities or savings opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
• Support the preparation of the consolidated US current and deferred income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
• Analyze financial data, calculate taxes, and document assumptions and conclusions.
• Coordinate with other business contacts to address cross-functional tax issues (e.g. indirect taxes such as sales and use tax, property tax, cross-border tax withholding, etc.).
• Conduct tax research and apply findings to ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Stay updated with new tax legislation and assess their impact on the organization's tax compliance and reporting obligations.
• Participate in tax audits initiated by tax authorities, respond to inquiries, and provide requested documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and address audit findings in a timely manner.
• Handle tax notices received from taxing authorities by reviewing and analyzing notices to determine required actions and deadlines.
• Correspond with tax authorities to resolve inquiries, disputes, and issues, and minimize potential penalties.
• Establish good working relationships with other tax, operational, and finance contacts in various business units by fostering collaboration and communication on tax-related matters. Work with outside consultants on various tax projects, leveraging external expertise to support the organization's tax objectives.
• Maintain the tax calendar to track important tax deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Manage deadlines effectively, prioritizing tasks and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely submission of tax filings and payments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, accounting major preferred.
• Master’s degree in taxation or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting or tax experience, media industry or Big 4 experience a plus.
• Strong proficiency in general accounting, financial analysis, and Excel (V-Lookup and Pivot Tables)
• Working knowledge of CorpTax and Alteryx a plus.