Tax Specialist

About Essity

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity delivers innovative brands in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions. Working at Essity is a chance to directly make the world healthier, more hygienic, and safer, with impactful innovations and sustainable solutions that reach more people each year.

We foster a caring and compassionate culture grounded in our beliefs and behaviors.

Essity North America is looking for an experienced Tax Specialist who can execute a variety of tax activities to ensure financial resources are managed in accordance with tax principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards. The tax activities should be completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate should reside in Philadelphia.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. If this describes you, we’d love to talk.

As a Tax Specialist for the US and Canada, you will ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and support our goal of maintaining financial accuracy and value-adding services to the business. You will be part of a team responsible for all tax-related functions, including filing tax returns, advising leadership, and managing tax audits.

• Proficient in tax accounting and knowledge of quarterly close processes, utilizing technology in the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision, and working with external auditors.
• Prepare and submit local, state, and federal tax returns and other direct or indirect tax-related filings in the US and Canada.
• Analyze complex transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
• Coordinate and provide information during tax audits, inquiries, and notices from tax authorities.
• Perform technical tax research and stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations in the US & Canada; proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization.
• Prepare and understand local Transfer Pricing reports for the US and Canada.
• Maintain documentation and supporting records related to tax filings, provisions, and other tax-related activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation, or a related field.
• Professional qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or/and Master’s in Tax.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong technology skills; advanced Excel and data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI). Experience with SAP and tax software such as Longview, Vertex, or similar is a plus.

At Essity, we believe everyone’s learning and professional development is unique and we empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose.

Competitive annual salary plus annual incentive bonus and benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include:

• United Healthcare PPO / Eye Med Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO with Paid Holidays

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Es

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