This position will be responsible for a variety of tax issues including detail review of federal, state, local and franchise tax returns and income tax provision. Opportunities will also exist for exposure (preparation and review) to various other specialty areas including: corporate income and franchise taxes, international taxes, credits and incentives, and other special projects.
Responsibilities

• Provide tax director all necessary schedules for review for tax experts to accurately and timely prepare federal and state income tax return/filings and payments
• Provide tax director all necessary schedules for review in order for tax experts to prepare quarterly/annual tax provisions under ASC 740 and do first review when completed by tax experts
• Prepare or update financial statement tax notes as needed for annual and quarterly financial statements and provide for tax director review
• Assist in ASC 740 first review & initial documentation for tax director review
• Assist in first detail review of state and federal tax returns
• Maintain deferred tax assets and liabilities accounts and schedules/Sch M for tax director review
• Reconcile tax accounts and accruals for income and franchise taxes
• Prepare and file annual franchise tax reports, gross receipt tax filings, etc.
• Prepare annual 1099 and 3921 forms, or equivalents, and file timely
• Assist with federal & state income tax audits, if any
• Maintain Orphan Drug Credit and Research Tax Credit schedules, as needed for tax director review
• Tracking and generating timely responses to notices/audits regarding federal, state, and local tax issues
• Maintain equity related tax schedules
• Ensures SOX compliance for responsible area
• Assist with preparing and managing special tax projects

Minimum Requirements

• 5 of recent US corporate income tax experience. Experience with ASC 740 is required. Preference will be given to candidates with Big 4 and corporate experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot table and VLOOKUP.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage various tasks on tight deadlines.
• Motivated self-starter, with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and analytical skills

EEO Statement

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agency resumes will only be accepted if the agency is formally engaged by Catalyst Human Resources.