Senior Tax Analyst

About Us

ZEISS is a global company with 42,000 employees worldwide and 4,000 in the US and Canada. We are pioneers of science and technology, offering products in Industrial Quality & Research, Medical, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor manufacturing.

The Senior Tax Analyst will support the tax compliance and accounting processes for Zeiss North America’s operations.

• Prepare federal and multistate income tax returns, including separate company, consolidated, and unitary filings.
• Calculate and prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and extension tax payments.
• Maintain and manage the tax calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and assist with filing Form 5471s, 5472s, 1042S, 1120F, and other miscellaneous tax forms.

• Prepare mid‑year and year‑end tax provisions, including related footnotes and journal entries.
• Maintain, update, and reconcile current and deferred tax accounts to ensure accuracy.

• Conduct research on technical tax matters to stay informed of relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Provide practical, solution‑focused responses to tax issues.
• Effectively communicate tax‑related information verbally and in writing to both tax and non‑tax personnel.

• Assist with income tax audits and correspondence.
• Respond promptly to notices from various tax authorities.
• Take initiatives on process improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with internal employees and external individuals on various projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
  Master of Taxation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of strong corporate tax experience from public accounting firms or large multinational corporations.
• Extensive background in federal and multistate income tax compliance.
• Solid tax accounting experience (ASC 740), including tax provision preparation and maintenance, and reconciliation of current and deferred tax accounts.
• Comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and Word.
• Experience with ONESOURCE Income Tax preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

The annual pay range for this position is $91,000 – $113,000, depending on experience, skills, and overall qualifications.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicant’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.