We are looking for an experienced corporate tax specialist to join a global manufacturing organization in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. This position supports both U.S. tax activities and international tax coordination, partnering with tax leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain compliance, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support planning initiatives. The role is well suited for someone who can balance hands-on preparation with analytical review while contributing to process improvements across the tax function.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and examine federal and state corporate income tax filings to help ensure complete, timely, and accurate compliance.
- Support the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations, related account reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
- Research legislative, regulatory, and accounting developments and explain potential tax impacts to internal business partners and leadership.
- Perform analysis and modeling for complex tax matters such as effective tax rate considerations, entity structure decisions, transactions, and other domestic or cross-border planning issues.
- Draft technical summaries, internal guidance, and presentation materials that communicate tax positions and recommendations clearly.
- Coordinate tax calendars, monitor filing and reporting deadlines, and help maintain consistent execution of department priorities.
- Partner with international affiliates as a key tax contact, providing oversight and support for non-U.S. tax matters where needed.
- Assist with special projects, including audit support, tax notices, estimated payments, depreciation-related reporting, and the integration of newly acquired or newly established entities.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen documentation, and maintain practical policies and procedures across the department.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related accounting systems discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in corporate tax, with exposure to compliance, provision work, and tax research.
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax rules, with familiarity supporting international tax matters.
- Experience preparing and reviewing corporate income tax returns and tax provision calculations in a business environment.
- Ability to assess work product for accuracy, apply sound judgment, and support entry-level staff or shared team deliverables.
- Proficiency with tax research platforms and corporate tax software, including tools comparable to CCH solutions.
- Familiarity with financial systems, consolidation platforms, and data analysis tools; experience with OneStream is beneficial.
- Advanced credentials such as a CPA or Master’s degree in Tax are helpful but not required.