This position is responsible for preparation / review of federal, state and local tax compliance for multiple entities. This involves analyzing and interpreting tax laws and regulations affecting tax compliance, acquisitions, dispositions and other corporate and partnership taxation issues. Additional responsibilities include providing tax analysis to support quarterly and annual calculation of current and deferred tax expense, valuations, financings, forecasting and other internal or external projects.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Accumulate, analyze and process financial accounting data in order to review federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Review federal and state consolidated corporate and partnership income tax returns.
• Research, interpret and apply tax laws and regulations affecting federal and state compliance and other corporate and partnership taxation issues.
• Analyze and evaluate tax implications of potential investments, acquisitions, divestitures, or other investments relative to organization's objectives.
• Assist with special projects including tax planning and cash saving opportunities.
• Coordinate and communicate with members of the tax and accounting departments.
• Compile executive reporting for tax purposes as required.
• Assist with US tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including FIN 48 calculations.
• Establish and maintain process controls for SOX compliance.
• Research and recommend solutions to income tax accounting issues.
• Assist with various process enhancements to streamline and automate flow of data.
• Mentor and train senior staff and staff team members.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)
• Superior Excel skills
• Knowledge of tax return preparation software
• Ability to research and resolve technical tax issues
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Knowledge of accounting theory and financial statement presentation
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively perform as part of a team committed to common objectives
• Ability to adapt to unexpected or changing conditions and help others deal effectively with new situations
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to stay focused and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to manage people as well as projects simultaneously
• Ability to show judgment and initiative to accomplish job duties
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Business tax return preparation, review and related research experience - 5+

Preferred Education
Advanced degree such as Masters in Accounting with concentration in Tax
CPA

Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Big 4 public accounting experience - 3-5+
Management or leadership experience - 2+

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for sustained periods of time
• Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Using Fingers: Typing, picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm
• Visual Requirement: Enough to see and read PC screens and read fine print

Mental Requirements

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate to ensure understanding.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Applied Learning: Quickly learns and accurately applies knowledge acquired through formal training or job experience to perform ones job.
• Problem Solving: Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities.
• Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Following Process: Following established and correct methods and processes to accomplish work objectives.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Choosing the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Number Facility: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers quickly and correctly.
• Developing and Maintaining Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Interacting With Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Continuous Learning: Recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; seeks and positively receives feedback and coaching.
• Multi-Tasking: The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.
• Attention to Detail: Notice and correct errors in own work. Have a high attention to detail when completing tasks.
• Responsibility and Integrity: Follows through on commitments; adheres to Charter Communications Standards of Business Conduct, maintains the confidentiality of customer and business data; able to make sound ethical decisions regardless of compensation or reward.

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