Tax Analyst

Position Title: Tax Analyst

Location: Westport, CT

Req : JR103876

Time Type: Full time

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Tax Analyst supports all aspects of the Company's tax responsibilities, including federal and state income taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes, business licenses, tax accounting, and special projects. This role provides broad exposure to multiple tax disciplines and provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment. In this role, the Tax Analyst will work closely with the Director of Tax and assist with tax compliance, reporting, audits, planning initiatives, special projects, and process improvement efforts.

Federal and State Income Tax

• Assist in the preparation and review of federal and state income tax work papers.
• Gather and analyze financial data required for tax return preparation.
• Assist in the review of tax returns prepared by external service providers.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740.
• Maintain required tax schedules.
• Track filing payment deadlines.
• Track and respond to routine tax authority correspondence.
• Assist with state apportionment, nexus reviews, and state tax filings.
• Monitor tax law and regulatory developments.

Sales and Use Tax

• Gather and/or review information for sales and use tax returns.
• Analyze transactions for indirect tax compliance.
• Assist with taxability determinations and exemption certificate management.
• Research state-specific sales and use tax requirements.
• Support sales tax audits and inquiries.

Property Tax

• Assist in gathering and analyzing data for personal and real property tax renditions and returns.
• Track assessment notices and payment deadlines.
• Work with external services providers, review property tax assessments, and identify and action appeal opportunities.

Other Tax Compliance

• Assist with annual reports, business licenses, and gross receipts tax filings.
• Prepare supporting documentation for various tax filings and notices.
• Maintain tax calendars and filing deadlines.

Tax Audits and Controversy

• Collect and organize information requested by tax authorities.
• Support federal, state, sales tax, and property tax audits.
• Maintain audit documentation and tax records.

Process Improvement and Special Projects

• Maintain and improve tax compliance processes and documentation.
• Assist with the use of technology to streamline and automate projects.
• Perform tax research using a digital tax library and AI and summarize findings.
• Participate in tax planning and special projects as assigned.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and identify discrepancies.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop expertise across multiple tax disciplines.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or related…