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Tax Analyst

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
83K-114K Annually
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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
83K-114K Annually
Junior
Prepares U.S. federal, state, foreign, withholding, and gross receipts tax filings; supports tax provisions, uncertain tax positions, forecasting, cash tax planning, and tax authority responses. Researches tax issues, improves tax processes, and uses analytics tools to develop actionable insights. Partners with business units and tax professionals across the organization while supporting compliance and reporting activities.
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Job Description:

You are a Tax Analyst in the Compliance & Reporting ("C&R") function within the Global Tax Organization supporting all business segments of Mars Incorporated.  You play a critical role in the entire tax reporting cycle, including the global tax provision, federal compliance, and state compliance.  As a critical member of the Global Tax Organization, you are responsible for driving effective tax advisor service to all the businesses in the U.S.  You are a key contributor in transforming tax processes and translating knowledge into actionable insights. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare U.S. federal, foreign & state tax forms and returns for corporations, professional corporations and partnerships;
  • Prepare and review US GAAP income tax provisions and uncertain tax positions for domestic corporations and foreign subsidiaries;
  • Prepare other tax reporting – withholding tax and gross receipts tax;
  • Provide business support for all U.S. business units, including forecasting and cash tax planning;
  • Support responses to federal IRS and state tax authorities;
  • Continuously review and analyse existing tax process effectiveness and communicate process improvement opportunities leveraging data analytic tools (pivot tables, index, VLOOKUP, Alteryx, Tableau);
  • Research income tax issues and communicate findings;
  • Be intellectually curious in tax technical matters and partner with experienced tax professionals to learn tax law and accounting.

Education & Professional Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university required
  • Master’s degree in taxation encouraged
  • Certified Public Accountant license or Enrolled Agent license encouraged
  • 1-2 years of corporate tax experience, including Federal, state tax, international tax, with some public accounting experience preferred
  • Experience in tax reporting systems (ONESOURCE Income Tax and Provision and Dataflow, GoSystems) preferred;
  • Experience in data analytics systems (Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau) preferred 
  • Experience using and implementing workflow tools, such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams applications 
  • Experience working within a team environment, including with individuals in various geographic locations 

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 82,748.00 - USD 113,779.00

Mars Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

1132 W Blackhawk St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60642

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