Senior Tax Analyst

Job Description

What’s a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable. The Senior Tax Analyst reports to the Director of Tax Compliance and works closely with the other tax department professionals. This position is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and review of all federal and state income tax returns in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Other responsibilities include preparation of estimated tax calculations, assistance with the income tax provision, responding to federal and state tax notices and coordination with the business units on various tax matters. This is a hybrid work position at our headquarters in Falls Church.

Responsibilities and essential functions of the role:

• Review the annual tax return data collect workbooks submitted by the business units.
• Act as primary tax department point of contact and tax resource for the business units.
• Review the quarterly, half year, and year-end tax packages submitted by the business units to forecast tax liability and minimize cash out flow.
• Assist with consolidated tax forecasts.
• Maintain detailed cumulative book/tax differences for the business units and assist with accounting for income taxes.
• Prepare or review state income tax schedules for estimated payments and tax provision calculations.
• Respond to federal and state tax notices and assist with federal and state tax examinations.
• Assist with tax automation including review of potential tax compliance and provision software packages, data gathering processes, and allocation and apportionment processes.
• Assist the team with the preparation of the monthly tax account reconciliation.
• Assist the team on a monthly basis with ensuring new accounts are appropriately mapped within the tax data warehouse and ensuring the financial data agrees to the consolidated reporting system.
• Assist the team on a monthly basis with the permanent establishment scoping process and analysis.
• Review and ensure the federal and state excise tax returns are timely filed and estimated payments are timely paid.
• Assist the team with research and writing and other tax technical related ad hoc projects as needed.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university + 4 years of experience
• A minimum of 3 years of tax-related experience.
• Familiar with tax research tools such as CCH, RIA and BNA.
• Familiarity with Thompson Reuters OneSource Tax Software.
• Experience with corporate (Subchapter C) tax matters.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Travel less than 5%
• Tax reporting and or data analytics software experience a plus.
• CPA Licensure is preferred.
• International tax knowledge and experience a plus.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits:

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits:

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).