Tax Analyst

Essential Functions:

Income Tax Compliance

• Assist with preparation of the U.S. federal, state, and local corporate income and franchise tax returns for North American legal entities.
• Prepare and maintain supporting detailed tax workpapers, including book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment schedules, and taxable income calculations.
• Utilize Corptax software to prepare tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Preparation of quarterly estimated tax and extension payments.
• Support responses to tax authority notices, audits, and information requests.

Monthly and Annual Group Tax Reporting

• Assist with the monthly reporting of current and deferred tax for Group reporting purposes.
• Prepare the corresponding monthly tax entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of the detailed tax schedules for the annual fiscal year Group reporting and corresponding tax entries and reconciliations.

Fixed Asset Tax Accounting

• Reconcile fixed asset records between the general ledger, SAP fixed asset ledgers and tax fixed asset system.
• Prepare tax depreciation schedules and related tax adjustments.
• Support annual fixed asset reviews and capital expenditure reporting.

Regulatory Compliance

• Assist with preparation of state annual reports and other statutory filings.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and monitor filing deadlines.

General Tax Support

• Maintain organized tax records and supporting documentation.
• Support tax audits and special projects as directed by the Tax Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and enhance efficiency within the tax function.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Scope/Dimensions:

• Timely and accurate completion of assigned tax returns and filings.

• High-quality tax workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Effective management of compliance deadlines.
• Strong collaboration with Finance, Accounting, and Group Tax teams.
• Continuous development of technical tax and business knowledge.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Strategic Thinking
• Passion for Excellence
• Quality Focused

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation or equivalent experience
• 3-4 years plus of corporate tax experience, either in industry or public accounting.
• Experience preparing U.S. federal and state corporate income tax returns.
• Familiarity with tax compliance software; Corptax experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications Desired:

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience with ASC 740 tax accounting.
• Experience within a manufacturing or multinational business environment.
• Exposure to SAP ERP.

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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