Tax Analyst II

Under general supervision of the corporate Tax Manager, The Tax Analyst is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the federal and state corporate income tax returns. Assists with special projects, responds to state inquiries and assists with state audits and annual reports. This is a hybrid role requiring one day per week in-office, Tuesdays.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the collection of data to be used in the income tax return preparation process.

• Enters data into the tax return software application.

• Produces draft income tax returns to be reviewed along with all relevant work papers.

• Creates and maintains tax work papers utilizing software applications such as Microsoft Excel.

• Enters data into the tax return software application to produce draft income tax returns for review by managers along with all relevant workpapers.

• Assists in the preparation of annual reports.

• Assists with the maintenance of the company's master due date listing.

• Assists in the process of gathering information for audits, tax provisions and special projects.

• Ensures estimates, extensions and state tax return preparation data is presented to Tax Manager in order to make decisions; provides interpretation of tax law changes and addresses state allocation and apportionment issues.

• Works closely with Tax Manager to validate technical interpretations.

• Works closely with the Tax Manager to review income tax data; ensures information is accurate, neat and complete.

• Occasionally works with internal and external accounting associates and state tax jurisdictions for the purpose of assisting in the tax preparation process.

• Performs related duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• A Master's degree and/or CPA is a plus, but not required

• Normally requires a minimum of two (2) to four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience income tax experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Sound understanding of US federal and state corporate income tax principles

• Working knowledge of income tax preparation software packages preferred, but not required

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Strong interpersonal skills; good relationship building skills

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned