Senior Tax Analyst

***Local Remote Position: To be considered you MUST live 2.5 hours within the greater Milwaukee area***

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Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan 
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Prepares and reviews federal, state, and local tax returns for all Brookdale’s corporate and partnership entities. Oversees appeals, sales tax returns, and other corporate filings. 

1. Prepares and reviews the analysis of tax adjustments and general ledger allocations. 
2. Prepares and reviews federal tax returns for corporate and partnership entities.
3. Assists with the quarterly and annual tax provision for consolidated group as well as stand-alone reporting.
4. Assists with fixed assets records regarding determining when to capitalize or expense for tax purposes as well as determining tax lives, methods and conventions.  Also prepares quarterly and annual roll-forward analysis and annual gain/loss analysis. 
5. Main point of contact for CorpTax software to prepare and electronically file tax returns.  Utilization of computer software for tax research, calendar system and tax planning. 
6. Participates in department discussions by bringing different perspectives to current procedures and processes.
7. Actively participates in daily discussions involving workplace responsibilities in order to promote a team atmosphere.
8. Provides technical guidance to Tax Analysts.  Reviews the work of the Analyst and provides informal feedback. 

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
CPA or MST a plus

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines.  Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents.  Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of Excel and Word.  Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Uses current and developing technology and tools to enhance current processes and procedures.  Respects and protects confidential company information.  Maintains a professional development plan to continually develop technical skills consistent with the company’s requirements and philosophy.  Corptax Tax Software knowledge a plus. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.