Tax Analyst

The Tax Analyst is responsible for assisting the State Tax Managing Director and Manager with all aspects of the state tax compliance function.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week out of our Herndon, VA office.

1. State Tax Compliance                                                                                                                           

• Prepare/review state income tax returns, estimates, and extensions
• Prepare/review state and local non-income tax returns
• Respond to state tax notices as needed

2. Federal Tax Compliance

• Complete various aspects of the federal tax compliance function                                                             

3. Prepare State ASC740 (Income Tax Provision) Calculations on an Annual and Quarterly Basis                                                                                                       

• Prepare state apportionment factor analysis, modifications, and other information to support the quarterly and annual state effective tax rates
• Prepare other state specific provision schedules, including NOL and Capital Loss carryover schedules

4. Prepare State FIN 48 (Uncertain Tax Position) Calculations                                                                    

• Prepare quarterly calculations
• Assist identifying new uncertain tax positions

5. State Tax Audits                                                                                                                                   

• Assist in the completion of information document requests from state tax auditors

6. Support Company’s Internal Control Process Design and Testing                                                            

• Review state tax procedures and controls to ensure they are working effectively
• Assist with management testing of internal controls

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or Related Field
• 2-4 years of experience with large-size accounting firm or Corporate Tax department

• Experience in state corporate taxation
• Experience with tax accounting under ASC 740
• Experience with corporate tax software, preferably OneSource.

• Expertise in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA and/or advanced degree
• Experience with financial institutions