Senior Tax Accounting Analyst

Job Description - Senior Tax Accounting Analyst (MER
0003X1O) About Us

Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is a US subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, one of the most successful automotive companies. With Mercedes-Benz AG, the Group is one of the leading global suppliers of premium and luxury cars and vans. Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG offers financing, leasing, car subscription and car rental, fleet management, digital services for a charging and payment as well as innovative mobility services.

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation (MBNAC) operates as a holding company for all Mercedes-Benz Group entities in the United States of America. MBNAC provides services to Mercedes-Benz Group subsidiaries in North America in areas such as Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Corporate Communications, Government Relations, Legal and Human Resources.

Working at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee-centric environment. We’re a global company that offers best-in-class products to customers and best-in-class benefits to employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture.

As a new employee, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following benefits that go beyond – beginning day one.

• Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance
• Vacation time plus nine (9) additional corporate holidays and six (6) Personal days
• Ride in Style - All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities
• Generous paid Family Leave Programs - Six Weeks for New Parents;
  Two Days for New Grandparents;
  Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child
• Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $5,250/year in vouchers to complete business-related coursework

As part of the Mercedes Benz North America Tax Team, the Senior Tax Accounting Analyst will be responsible for tax accounting functions necessary to ensure income taxes are properly accounted for pursuant to IAS 12 including the preparation of tax provision calculations, interpreting tax and accounting regulations and the development of disclosures for financial reporting. Some review of monthly staff level work will also be required.

• Must have a good overall understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and internal controls
• Assist the team in researching the accounting treatment of various activities/programs the business is entering into and/or supporting changes to accounting guidelines/standards and their impact on MBFS financial statements
• Assist in recording and reporting financial transactions, including the origination of the transaction, its recognition, processing, and summarization in the financial statements
• Must be able to multitask, communicate effectively and deal with time constraints. In addition, he/she must be able to work both in a group and independently.

• Prepare the tax accounting packages required for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of income taxes for various North American group entities, including planning periods and provision to return analysis. (60%)
• Lead or support projects focused on tax process automation and analytics, leveraging current best practices and tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, or similar platforms) to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the accounting for income taxes. (15%)
• Assist as necessary in preparation of the regulatory and/or state reporting as well as the preparation of statutory financial statements for legal entity reporting. Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc analysis and information gathering for external auditors (PwC), internal customers, and other parties. (15%)
• Ensure ICFR…