Tax Analyst - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Tax Analyst, State Tax - Corporate Tax - Decatur, IL
This is a full-time exempt level position.

Position Summary:
We are searching for a self-motivated, enthusiastic tax analyst to join our corporate tax department, who will report to the Director of State Taxes. The candidate will be part of our state tax group with duties that will concentrate in the state area and will be involved with all elements of the state income and franchise tax function. Included will be the filing of state income and franchise tax returns for a multitude of business entities, gathering state apportionment data and importing that data into our tax software, filing annual reports and business licenses, completing special projects, tax research and planning. The position will involve identifying, researching and analyzing tax law regarding accounting and business transactions. Additionally, the candidate will have opportunities to assist in other areas of the department. This position provides broad exposure to all of ADM's business divisions and companies and will work with

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration (with accounting emphasis)
• Preferred 3-5 years accounting experience
• Experience in a corporate tax department or CPA firm's tax group a strong plus
• CPA or advance degree a plus, but not required
• Information technology experience ( HFM, IBM, JDE, and SAP) a plus
• Familiarity with electronic tax research tools (e.g. RIA, BNA, CCH) and tax compliance software (e.g. CorpTax) a plus

Job Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function independently and decisively in a fast paced and priority changing environment
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and priorities to meet numerous deadlines
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

Responsibilities:

• Calculate and prepare state income, franchise and miscellaneous tax returns
• Request, compile, calculate, analyze and reconcile apportionment data
• Calculate and prepare state estimates and extensions, including payment requests
• Prepare tax accrual journal entries and account reconciliations
• Research and analyze tax jurisdiction notices and communicate with state representatives
• Analyze tax data from various systems and functions
• Assist with tax special projects (e.g., refunds, credits, incentives, law change impact analysis, etc.)
• Assist global tax accounting with effective tax rate and closing activities
• Assist with federal subsidiary returns and domestic FCIR packages
• Coordinate preparation of miscellaneous tax returns and business licenses with GBS

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