Senior Tax Specialist on Compliance

Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company.

Compliance:

• Serve as the point of contact for a line of business (division) within the tax department
• Prepare federal, multi-state and unitary corporation returns and supporting workpapers
• Prepare federal and state partnership returns and supporting workpapers
• Prepare divisional subconsolidation returns
• Research applicable laws and regulations/generate supporting documentation for issues raised during tax return preparation
• Research newly enacted and proposed legislation for potential impact on the company’s financial position and potential tax savings opportunities
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions

Provision Support:

• Prepare quarterly taxable income projections
• Prepare annual franchise and income tax budgets
• Identify and explain Provision to Return differences

Additional Responsibilities:

• Establish/maintain relationships with the locations to facilitate the tax department’s information gathering process and the resolution of the locations’ tax issues
• Work on various divisional and departmental projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in tax
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and tax return preparation software (OneSource)
• Strong analytical, technical, written and oral communications skills
• Proven ability to lead, manage and prioritize multiple assignments and projects; resolve complex tax issues, and consistently deliver a thorough and accurate work product with great attention to detail
• Demonstrated performance as a team player, highly motivated and a self-starter

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA/Master degree and Big 4 experience preferred