Senior Tax Analyst

• Job Type (exemption status):
  Exempt position – Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range: 94,200.00‑
• Business Function:
  Tax
• Work Location:
  
  Irvine Office–_USCA
  01

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Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

• Prepare and review the calculation of the quarterly and annual income tax provision and related GAAP disclosures
• Prepare GAAP income tax accounting models including deferred accounting, payable accounting, tax account roll‑forwards, APB
  23, and stock‑based compensation
• Prepare tax reserves (FIN 48) and related disclosures
• Prepare and review U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance (including Form 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1118, etc.)
• Prepare E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, §163(j), foreign tax credit calculations
• Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and year‑end extension requests
• Provide support for Pillar Two provision and compliance
• Provide support for tax examinations
• Planning and research in connection with the above responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley
• Support tax transformation initiatives to automate tax processes, enhance data analytics and re‑imagine how the tax function operates
• Keep up to date with tax legislation, SEC Regulations, and GAAP changes, practice and global developments
• Build and foster strong cross‑functional relationships within and outside of the tax department

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA license required. MST or MBT (Master of Science in Taxation or Master in Business Taxation) degree preferred, but not required
• Ideal candidate will have 4‑6 years of combined tax experience which includes some mix of experience in a major CPA firm and in a corporate tax department
• Working knowledge of U.S. tax laws and regulations and capability of application in new situations
• Experience with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes
• Experience with U.S. international tax compliance

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Independent and self‑driven with the ability to adapt and get things done in a complex and fast‑based environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with One Source Tax Provision, One Source Tax Compliance, and Alteryx is a plus

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