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Position: Senior Income Tax Analyst
Position Summary
Forward Air is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Income Tax Analyst to join our global tax team. This role is responsible for U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax accounting, and supporting global tax reporting for a multinational public company. The ideal candidate brings approximately four years of experience—preferably from a Big Four firm and/or a large corporate tax environment—with strong technical tax skills and a solid understanding of complex corporate tax matters.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and review U.S. federal and state corporate income tax returns, estimates, extensions, and supporting workpapers
- Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision calculations, including deferred taxes and uncertain tax positions
- Analyze book-to-tax differences and support consolidated tax reporting requirements
- Support tax aspects of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q
- Partner with international tax teams to support global tax reporting and documentation
- Research tax law changes and evaluate potential impacts on the business
- Support federal and state income tax audits and respond to tax authority inquiries
- Assist with transfer pricing documentation, intercompany transactions, and cross-border tax considerations
- Participate in tax planning initiatives, process optimization, and technology enhancements
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX requirements
- Collaborate closely with finance, accounting, and external advisors to support tax-related initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s in Taxation preferred)
- CPA license or CPA-eligible strongly preferred
- Approximately 4 years of relevant income tax experience
- Prior Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and corporate tax provision processes
- Experience with U.S. federal and multi-state consolidated corporate tax filings
- Exposure to international tax concepts and multinational company structures preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and tax compliance/provision software
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Skills & Preferred Experience
- Experience with public company tax reporting
- Familiarity with SOX controls for tax processes
- Experience with Oracle ERP and OneSource income tax compliance/provision software
- Prior experience supporting tax functions in a multinational environment
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proactive, self-motivated work style with strong ownership mindset
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams
- Adaptability and comfort working in a dynamic, evolving environment
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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