TEMP Direct Tax Analyst

A great UHY client is seeking a Direct Tax Analyst. The ideal candidate will have corporate income tax experience, tax compliance experience, and strong analytical skills.

The Direct Tax Analyst role is a onsite position. This is a temporary, contract position.

Direct Tax Analyst Responsibilities

• Prepare and support federal, state, and local income tax returns, extensions, and estimated tax payments.
• Analyze financial information and maintain supporting tax work papers and documentation.
• Prepare franchise, gross receipts, and other state and local tax filings.
• Assist with state apportionment calculations, including sales, property, and payroll factors.
• Support state income tax audits by preparing documentation, responding to information requests, and maintaining organized audit files.
• Prepare tax-related account reconciliations and assist with month-end and quarter-end tax activities.
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Assist with return-to-provision analyses and related tax calculations.
• Maintain business licenses and registrations for new and existing locations.
• Monitor changes in federal and state tax laws and evaluate potential impacts.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external advisors on tax-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting, and compliance procedures.

Direct Tax Analyst Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 3 years of income tax experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a related environment.
• Experience preparing federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Strong understanding of corporate income tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience with tax software and tax compliance systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with tax provisions and ASC 740 is preferred.
• Experience with tax technology tools, ERP systems, or financial reporting systems is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate taxation and consolidated tax reporting is a plus.

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UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams. Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing–we are ready to meet your needs.

Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients' needs rapidly.