Tax Analyst III

Job Description

Tax Analyst III

Location: Pittsburgh

Band: 6

Position Summary: The Tax Analyst is responsible for various aspects of federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance and reporting for Thermo Fisher Scientific and its affiliated companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Federal, State, and Local Tax Compliance

• Preparation of federal, state, and local corporate tax returns and all work papers necessary to adequately document balances and positions claimed.
• Preparation of extensions, quarterly estimated tax calculations, annual reports and business license renewals for multiple states and local jurisdictions.
• Monitor tax compliance calendar to ensure that all returns, extensions, elections, and other tax filings are submitted timely.
• Respond to notices and correspondence from various tax jurisdictions.

• Assist with preparation of quarterly and year-end income tax provision for the consolidated group of subsidiaries and affiliates.
• Reconciliation of year-end deferred tax balances for various domestic subsidiaries and affiliates.
• Analyze and reconcile various income, franchise, and other tax accounts maintained within accounting ledgers.

• Assist in the preparation and information gathering for IDR responses related to the various Internal Revenue Service examinations.
• Assist with state and local income/franchise tax audits and examinations by preparing IDR responses, reviewing auditor workpapers, and analyzing results of audits and the impact on other affiliates and in future years.

• Monitor and review fixed asset additions and disposals.
• Generate tax reports for return preparation, income tax accounting, tax forecasts, and estimates.

• BS/BA Accounting
• 1 - 3 Years Tax or Accounting Experience
• Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)