Senior Tax Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:This position is responsible for the preparation and timely filing of all income and franchise tax returns, including estimated payments and informational returns.

Assists with the preparation and calculation of the tax provision, including effective tax rate, identification, calculation, and documentation of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances.

Participates in tax audits as requested.

Implements and drives the use of advanced technology and innovative, streamlined business solutions.

Maintains overall SOX compliance.

Adheres to Company tax policies, practices and procedures.

Works under moderate supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Prepare income and franchise tax returns to ensure timely, accurate filings, including creating appropriate level of documentation to support analyses, decisions, and conclusions.

+ Calculate and provide tax manager with timely and accurate tax payment projections.

+ Coordinate data collection and perform necessary analysis to prepare accurate, complete and timely tax returns.

+ Reconcile general ledger income tax payable accounts.

+ Assist with income tax audit process; prepare responses for audit inquiries and requests for information.

+ Assist in maintaining internal e-calendar for all tax filings.

+ Assist with calculation of effective tax rate, reserves for uncertain positions, & valuation allowances.

+ Maintain SOX compliance requirements.

+ Stay current with proposed tax legislation, and analyze new laws and regulations as requested; effectively communicate relevant developments as appropriate.

+ Effectively delegate tax processing tasks.

+ Work with business units and other departments to distribute and gather documentation for tax filings; prepare registration applications and tax clearance certificates.

+ Assist with research, analysis, and implementation of tax planning strategies to reduce the Company's effective tax rate and minimize cash tax outlay.

+ Assist the tax research & planning team to ensure accurate and timely compliance reporting of strategic changes.

+ Perform a review of the work prepared by others for completeness and accuracy.

+ Assist in validating the completeness and accuracy of legal entity based financial statements.

+ Develop and foster internal and external business networks to enhance business & industry knowledge.

+ Manage workload independently by monitoring and meeting all deadlines while frequently apprising other team members of project status and problems encountered.

+ Conduct ongoing review of existing business processes and tools; identify and implement innovative, technology-based business solutions.

+ Contribute to a culture of collaboration in which employees demonstrate teamwork, support cross-functional responsibilities, and contribute to the professional development of peers.

+ Assist in the development and implementation of department policies.

+ Assist with administrative responsibilities, participate in special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

+ Review and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

+ Abide by and demonstrate the Company's mission, vision and values through both individual behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: + Bachelor Degree in Accounting + CPA license preferred but not required + Minimum four (4) years income tax experience + Working knowledge of federal & state income taxation + Big Four accounting or large industry accounting preferred + Basic knowledge of ASC 740, complex tax laws and regulations, FASB pronouncements, income tax filing requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles REQUIRED SKILLSET: + Able to develop & implement new business processes + Able to manage multiple & competing priorities within time-sensitive deadlines + Critical thinker with high degree of attention to detail + Excellent verbal & written communication skills + Insists on accountability in self & others + Possesses high degree of integrity & business ethics + Proficient in computer tax preparation technology; CorpTax knowledge preferred + Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint and Visio + Strong analytical, research, and innovative problem solving skills + Strong organizational & project management skills + Strong tax research, planning & reporting skills + Thinks strategically but stays on top of tactical execution SCOPE: + Decision Impact: National + Budgetary Responsibilities: No + Direct Reports: No + Indirect Reports: No #LI-Hyrbid PulteGroup, Inc.

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+ Comprehensive, Flexible and Affordable Healthcare Coverage Options + Supplemental Healthcare Coverage Opportunities + PTO and Work/Life Benefits + Health Advocacy and Wellness + Retirement Plan with Company Match + Education and Employee Assistance Programs + Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits + Mortgage Financing Discounts through Pulte Mortgage Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.