Tax Analyst

What youll do here:

The Tax Analyst position is responsible for assisting the tax team with preparing the company's
U.S. federal and state income tax returns, and tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740. The
candidate will also research solutions to tax issues and assist with tax planning projects. This is
a unique opportunity to be a part of a world-class tax organization and to develop leadership
skills while assuming greater responsibilities over time.
Responsibilities
• Prepare relevant tax return forms and related tax working papers with respect to the U.S. federal
consolidated tax return.
• Prepare relevant tax return forms and related tax working papers with respect to the state and
local income, franchise, and revenue-based tax returns.
• Assist in calculating and recording of the Companys quarterly and annual tax provision in
accordance with ASC 740, performing a detailed analysis of current and deferred federal and
state taxes from both an income statement and balance sheet perspective.
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated and extension tax returns and payments, and cash
flow forecasts.
• Research technical tax issues and write related support memorandum.
• Assist with tax planning, as needed.
• Assist with the identification and implementation of tax department process improvements to
ensure the accuracy and adequate documentation of all tax calculations, reports, and filings.
• Assist with responses to inquiries and correspondence from federal and state tax authorities.
• Ensure the Companys tax files are well-organized, properly maintained, and available to address
audit examination issues.
• Develop a proficient understanding of tax compliance and financial reporting processes as well as
Cengage’s business and ethos.
• Develop a proficient understanding of financial reporting and tax technologies and how they
interact with each other.

Skills You Will Need Here
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master’s in Tax or Accounting candidate, not required but preferred
• 1 to 5 years of US federal and state income tax compliance and/or provision preparation
• Experience with OneSource tax compliance and tax provision software, preferred
• Self-starter with strong communication and inter-personal skills; ability to communicate in an
effective and respectful manner with peers and management
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and successfully in a team environment
• Takes initiative to learn and build new skills and knowledge while completing deliverables in a
timely and accurate manner
• Ability to assist with the management of tax filings and projects on a day-to-day basis and
complete them within appropriate time periods with expected results
• Must be detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Computer skills include proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with tax research and tax research software (RIA Checkpoint, CCH), preferred