Senior Tax Analyst – State Income Tax Atlanta GA

Company

Cox Enterprises

Finance

Tax Sr Analyst

Individual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $87,200.00 - $130,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Cox Enterprises is seeking an energetic individual for the Senior Tax Analyst role. The position emphasizes state income tax and offers exposure to a wide variety of state areas, including compliance, audits, planning, and provision. The individual will gain knowledge of all of Cox’s lines of business and collaborate with many groups within the Tax Department. 

Responsibilities:

• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the Company’s state income tax function using strategic and analytical skills.

• Research/model issues that arise as part of state income tax planning, transactions, audits, compliance, and legislative changes

• Prepare/review responses for state audit information requests and notices, review audit reports, and model settlement scenarios.

• Prepare/review and file the Company’s state income tax returns and payments, including managing external service providers and/or contractors.

• Prepare/review multi-state and unitary apportionment, including planning and transactional impact

• Support acquisitions through state tax diligence and integration activities

• Maintain Tax Filing Calendar to ensure timely, complete, and accurate tax filings

• Calculate estimated payments and extension payments

• Collaborate with internal Company departments and state

• Departments of Revenue to provide/gather data and resolve issues as needed.

• Work on various projects related to newly created, dissolved, or acquired entities

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2-4 years of experience in tax. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree in accounting and 2 years’ experience in tax.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and tax return preparation software (OneSource)

• The use of technology tools (such as Alytrex, UIPath, etc.) is a plus

• Strong analytical, technical, written, and oral communications skills

• 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 

• CPA

• Public accounting experience 

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. Were a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.