Tax Specialist Senior- Assistant Director of State and Local Tax

PNC operates a growing nationwide franchise where tax returns are filed in all 50 states and many local jurisdictions as well. PNC is also a leader in tax technology innovation, including the use of bots, an automated K-1 image scanning process to integrate more than 1,000 equity investments, and highly automated apportionment mapping from source systems into a comprehensive enterprise data warehouse into the OneSource tax software.

As an Assistant Director of State and Local Tax within PNC's Corporate Tax organization, you will join our vibrant 40+ person tax practice based in Pittsburgh. Daily, you will be collaborating directly with our 15-person strong state and local tax group as you tackle leading edge technical topics and developments. In this capacity, you will have the opportunity to utilize your analytical reasoning and project management skills, as well as your state and local tax knowledge, to help manage the state tax risk of the PNC organization. This position involves combining both tax technical and technology skills to bring new and innovative approaches and solutions to our tax compliance process. Bringing fresh ideas for incorporating leading edge technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the tax compliance process are a must in this role.

PNC strongly values continuing education and provides training opportunities to participate in tax conferences and workshops across the country. You will also work with our outside advisors from industry leading accounting and law firms to assist in developing and documenting our state tax positions. To promote collaboration and idea generation, this role requires a minimum of three days in the office in Pittsburgh, while the remaining days may be worked remotely.

Job Responsibilities:
• Accurately complete the state and local income tax compliance for assigned jurisdictions
• This includes the annual returns, estimated payments, extensions, and any notices received that are associated with these jurisdictions
• Coordinate with our tax credit partnership groups to determine the proper nonresident income tax withholding requirements for all states where we operate
• Actively participate in team discussions about federal and state tax positions, tax savings and planning opportunities, and process improvements
• Research state tax technical issues for state income/franchise and sales/use tax items
• Prepare state tax documentation necessary for tax accounting for the state tax provision, such as ETR and deferred tax assets/liabilities
• Analyze opportunities for future state tax credits
• Monitor state tax law changes and analyze the resulting impact to PNC
• Assist in the gathering of information and preparation of responses to state tax authorities for state audits impacting your assigned jurisdictions
• Attend continuing education opportunities - both internally and externally

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of related state tax experience; CPA, Master's in Taxation, JD, or LLM in Taxation preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex tax laws and regulations and communicate them to team members
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to run multiple processes at the same time
• Effective written and verbal communication

Job Description

• Strong contributor to organizational tax reporting, tax planning and compliance function.
• Oversees the completion of accurate tax returns to manage risk and minimize the tax obligations of the organization, utilizing general ledger and related financial documents as applicable. May also complete or assist with the completion of tax accounting entries and account reconciliations.
• Shows initiative and demonstrates autonomy in managing technical tax areas. Coordinates, facilitates and resolves all taxing authority inquiries and audits.
• Mentoring junior staff on appropriate regulations, filing procedures and internal communication needs. Keeps up-to-date with and advises others of company-related tax regulations at the federal, state and local levels.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.

Audit And Compliance Function - Knowledge of and ability to manage the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Audit and Compliance (A&C) function or department.

Consulting - Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.

Effective Communications - Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Flexibility and Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment; ability to adapt as needed.

General Ledger (G-L) - Knowledge of tools, practices and considerations for general ledger; the ability to update and validate general ledger data.

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) - Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to apply them appropriately within the organization.

Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Tax Management - Knowledge of and the ability to utilize tax laws, organizational tax practices, obligations, issues, and trends.

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Additional Job Description

Base Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits

PNC offers employees a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature); dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short- and long-term disability protection; maternity and parental leave; paid holidays, vacation days and occasional absence time; 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

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