The Chamberlain Group Looking for Sr. Tax Analyst at Oak Brook, IL  Full Time

Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions with top brands, such as LiftMaster and Chamberlain,found in millions of homes, businesses, and communities worldwide.

As a leader in the Smart Home industry, we boast one of the largest IoT install bases, with innovative products consisting of cameras, locks, card readers, garage door openers, gates and more, all powered by our myQ digital ecosystem.

Job Summary:

As the Sr. Tax Analyst, you will primarily be responsible for supervising the data flow to the third-party tax preparers currently utilized by the Chamberlain Tax Group. Specifically, you will be responsible for providing the monthly, quarterly, and annual data to the external consultants preparing the sales tax, franchise tax, and income tax filings of the Company.

You will be expected to work across functions of the organization to gather information needed to prepare the proper tax reporting forms as required. In this role, you will also be the preparer of internal documentation to support tax positions reported on various tax returns as requested by the Senior Director, Tax. You will be the initial reviewer of the tax returns and schedules prepared by the third-party tax preparers and will assist with the preparation of the quarterly and annual income tax provision reported in the US GAAP financial statements. You will compile and prepare documentation needed for US, state, local, international and financial statement audits and will supervise special projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Tax.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum 3 years of experience Federal and multistate income tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax research in a CPA firm or a corporate tax environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Intermediate understanding of tax laws and regulations

• Drafting responses to tax notices and audit requests

• Experience using MS Excel to support tax return positions

• A strong team player and able to work independently to get work completed

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• CPA

• Experience with partnership tax laws

• Experience with transfer pricing rules and regulations

• Experience with telecom reporting

• SAP and Business Intelligence

• Vertex

• Avalara

• Knowledge of tax technology, including proficiency in online research and tax compliance software

Additional Job Details:

• Supervise the data flow and provide the initial review of the federal, state, local & international tax returns prepared by third-party tax preparers

• Research and draft responses for tax inquiries

• Supervise, maintain, and update the comprehensive tax calendar and filing footprint obligations

• Provide support for various tax projects including tax research, tax modeling, fixed asset accounting and other miscellaneous federal and state tax projects

• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision, including uncertain tax position analysis and deferred accounts roll-forward

• Analyze and reconcile income tax general ledger accounts, including timely processing of payments

• Perform tax research and analysis

• Completion of special tax and accounting projects, as necessary

• Streamline procedures and offer recommendations on how to improve the efficiency of tax processes

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Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

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