Tax Analyst

Job Description

HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.

POSITION TITLE: Tax Analyst

DIV/DEPARTMENT NAME: (HTA) Corporate F&A (Accounting)

REPORTS TO: Senior Tax Manager

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

WORK LOCATION: (HTA) CGO (Schaumburg, IL)

WORK STYLE DESIGNATION: Hybrid (+50% Remote)

WORK STYLE REQUIREMENT: Remote (4) days/Onsite (1) day

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimal

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $66,756 to $91,789 Annually

The pay ranges listed above are for each position’s base pay only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

The Tax Analyst position at Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. will be responsible for tax compliance, tax planning, and tax reporting for HTA and its subsidiaries. The tax analyst will work across multiple domestic and international tax areas, calculating tax liabilities/forms and external reporting. The tax analyst will also perform tax research, analysis, planning, and optimization (e.g., impact of changes to laws and regulations on tax liabilities, tax structuring for merger and acquisition activity, transfer pricing, etc.).

The Tax Analyst Professional will apply advanced knowledge of the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This role is primarily income tax related but will assist the team with non‑income tax issues as needed (sales/use tax, property tax, licenses, special projects, etc.). This role works closely with multiple external consultants and agencies on tax matters (e.g., external auditors, lawyers, regulatory agencies, etc.).

• Gather domestic data and prepare calculations for federal and state income tax returns including items related to permanent differences (gifts, entertainment, club dues, non‑deductible items, etc.) and timing differences (reservations, accruals, deferrals, Unicap, etc.)
• Gather foreign transaction data and subsidiary data and prepare calculations relating to GILTI, FDII, and BEAT among others for federal and state tax filings
• Prepare interim and year‑end income tax provision calculations
• Responsible for front‑line communication with third‑party providers during provision work and tax return filings work
• Monitor tax legislation changes in the Internal Revenue Code and State Tax Laws and communicate key applicable developments to management
• Lead tax discussions with tax preparers and support company financial & tax audits
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place for accounting for income taxes
• Support company budgeting process and cash flow forecasting relating to tax activity

• Support the indirect taxes function as needed, including sales/use tax, property tax, census reporting, business licenses, and other regulatory filings
• Evaluate indirect tax saving opportunities
• Manage information flow for Foreign Bank Account Reporting (FBAR) tax returns

• Participate in new or unique business discussions, mergers and acquisitions, and propose optimal tax treatment
• Investigate and evaluate new or existing tax incentives
• Support tax‑related projects, including transfer pricing and others
• Ensure that system and non‑system tools and resources are utilized efficiently
• Ensure that tax department schedule is accurately established and followed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA or MBA in Taxation preferred

• 2‑5 years of corporate tax accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 accounting firm
• International tax experience preferred
• Prior experience with sales/use tax and property tax preferred
• SAP System Knowledge and SOVOS Tax Software preferred

• Advanced knowledge of technology and computer skills required.
• Proficient in working with large data files, Microsoft Excel, and other Office tools.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; ability to disseminate data…