Corporate Tax Analyst at Apex Tool Group Sparks, MD

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The Corporate Tax Analyst – Reporting is an entry level or minimal experience position which will directly support the external reporting of Accounting for Income Taxes under ASC 740 as it pertains to the U.S. tax treatment of domestic and international operations. The position will work closely with the Tax Department management team, as well as the Company’s financial personnel including the corporate finance team and foreign business units.

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• Assist with the preparation of the Company’s US quarterly and annual income tax provision, including preparation, review and analysis of documentation and work papers for both U.S. and International subsidiaries
• Coordination of the Company’s FIN 48 Reserve analysis and distribution of quarterly FIN 48 tax packages to foreign units for their timely completion
• Assist with the calculations of BEAT, Section 163(j) interest limitation, U.S. GAAP Intangible Amortization, UNICAP and other supporting income tax provision and tax return schedules
• Interact with corporate, business unit and non-U.S. regional associates at all levels in the resolution of income tax issues
• Research US and international tax issues at an entry level of complexity
• Assist with the maintenance of tax provision files and foreign tax packages
• Assist with the annual audit process, including year-end audit requests with the Company’s external auditors
• Assist with preparation of Fixed Assets depreciation and other fixed assets schedules for the income tax provision and tax returns
• Prepare and file Property Tax returns for Company’s various locations. Perform due diligence, maintain records, and file Unclaimed Property reports for various states
• Assist with tax payment requests for income tax and property tax
• Review and reconcile tax-sensitive general ledger accounts as needed
• Assist with other areas of corporate tax as necessary
• Assist with special projects, as required

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 0 - 4 years of progressive work experience in accounting or tax
• Basic knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes – ASC 740, a plus
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong technical skills required to oversee the continuing development of computerized tax systems
• Knowledge of HFM and SAP preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail