Tax Analyst

Overview

Frontdoor is reimagining how homeowners maintain and repair their most valuable asset – their home. As the parent company of two leading brands, we bring over 50 years of experience in providing our members with comprehensive options to protect their homes from costly and unexpected breakdowns through our extensive network of pre-qualified professional contractors. American Home Shield, the category leader in home service plans with approximately two million members, gives homeowners budget protection and convenience, covering up to 23 essential home systems and appliances.

Frontdoor is a cutting edge, one-stop app for home repair and maintenance. Enabled by our Streem technology, the app empowers homeowners by connecting them in real time through video chat with pre-qualified experts to diagnose and solve their problems. The Frontdoor app also offers homeowners a range of other benefits including DIY tips, discounts and more. For more information about American Home Shield and Frontdoor, please visit  .

Summary : (Remote/Virtual Role) Under general supervision, plans for, prepares, analyzes, and corrects various income tax returns and reports as required by different state and federal regulatory authorities and prepares the quarterly and annual tax provision pursuant to ASC 740. Ensures compliance with applicable tax laws through the preparation and review of various documents in accordance with established departmental guidelines and time frames.

Assists tax leadership with tax audits by federal and state authorities. Supports indirect tax processes such as, but not limited to, sales tax, unclaimed property, and property tax. This position is ideal for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in corporate income taxation while gaining exposure to sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect tax areas.

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns including supporting work papers and calculations.
• Assist with quarterly estimated tax payments, extensions, and state notices.
• Maintain and document state apportionment data and state modifications.
• Assist with quarterly and annual accounting for income taxes under generally accepted accounting principles under ASC 740 by gathering data and preparing supporting calculations required for the ASC 740 calculation.
• Assist with SOX-compliant control documentation.
• Review and analyse financial transactions in order to identify and prepare book/tax or federal/state adjustments.
• Conduct tax research and work on special projects as assigned.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and income tax payment requests.
• Assist tax leadership in the handling of income tax audits and developing tax planning recommendations.
• Investigate income tax notices and prepare response letters for Manger or Director’s review.
• Assist with maintaining tax calendars, documentation repositories, and workflow tools.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and automation of income tax policies and procedures.
• Assist with multi-state sales tax compliance, data gathering, and reconciliations.
• Support indirect tax taxability research.
• Help maintain data quality for the company’s indirect tax engine (ie Vertex).
• May include other duties as applied

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge and experience of accounting principles including accounting for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740
• Working knowledge and experience in federal tax concepts applicable to corporations
• Working knowledge and experience in preparation of federal and state income tax returns for corporations
• General knowledge of tax compliance and provision software (ONESOURCE Tax suite of products preferred)
• General knowledge of indirect tax engines (Vertex preferred)
• Ability to analyze financial data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues as a team member
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Strong project management, analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with…