Tax Specialist - Federal Income Tax

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Job Summary

This direct entry exempt position requires a working knowledge of federal income tax concepts, practices, and procedures and specialized knowledge of income tax laws; successful candidate will be a self-starter with a team-first attitude and a passion for process improvements.

Job Description

• Preparing various components of the ASC 740 federal income tax provision and tax return calculations for a complex group of legal entities
• Supporting the overall management of the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including responding to questions and inquiries from the financial statement auditors and coordination with external provider under co-source arrangement
• Analyzing financial statements and other financial data, specifically as they relate to federal tax compliance, provision, and tax planning
• Preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for applicable income tax accounts
• Assisting in the identification and documenting of federal tax return positions
• Analyzing complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment
• Assisting the federal tax controversy team in responding to information document requests and analyzing data for Uncertain Tax Position purposes
• Maintaining internal project trackers and planning documents to ensure federal income tax deadlines are successfully met
• Providing outstanding client service through responsiveness to questions and requests by the business units, including interaction with staff and departments throughout the organization
• Experienced gained through college degree programs and or certifications in Accounting, or related field.
• 3 to 5+ years relevant experience and Big 4 accounting firm experience
• Basic knowledge of federal accounting and tax requirements and the underlying policy, practices and procedures of public companies
• Large multistate corporate tax experience preferred
• CPA and Masters in Tax a plus

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Job Family

Tax

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas; Texas

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