Job Summary

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Tax vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

Avantor is hiring a Senior Tax Analyst who will perform a wide range of tax related functions associated with completing the company’s corporate tax return; development and implementation of various tax planning strategies and assisting in the calculation of the company’s tax provision under ASC740 using standard and advanced technology tools such as Alteryx and Power BI. An ideal candidate has a strong understanding of state & local, and federal tax laws and analyzing/interpreting changes to tax laws as necessary. The individual will assist in preparation for and the conducting of state income and indirect tax audits. Experience in state and local taxation research and writing is a plus.

This is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in Radnor, PA (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, MS in Taxation or pursuing such degree a plus
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Corporate Income Tax, CPA or Enrolled Agent eligibility preferred

Who you are

• Familiar with tax research software (RIA or CCH) a plus
• Familiar with SAP and HFM applications a plus
• Familiar with OneSource Tax Provision software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Familiar with Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau or Qlikview
• Good problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated good team interaction skills

How you will create an impact

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of corporate income tax concepts and actively pursues increased technical tax knowledge through assignments and current tax developments with a focus on state and local tax law
• Assists in gathering information for completion of various tax compliance, including Canadian and US Federal and State income and franchise tax returns and audits.
• Assist Manager – Tax Operations with liaising with paid consultants for the implementation of various Corporate Income tax return projects
• Works with finance group of various domestic and foreign business units to gather information necessary (trial balances, fixed asset reports, compensation schedules, etc.) to prepare quarterly tax provisions, tax estimated payments, and federal and state tax returns and extensions.
• Assists in the gathering and documenting of book-tax differences used in tax provision and return reporting; including training and supervision of off-shore support teams.
• Uses strong accounting knowledge in the compilation of ASC 740 (formerly FAS 109) reporting workpapers.
• Researches, quantifies, and documents state tax positions and state income and indirect tax strategies. Establishes/maintains long-term working relationships with internal clients and colleagues.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives using Avantor Business System to reduce manual efforts associated with tax compliance using enabled tools
• Shares knowledge to develop professionally and enhance service delivery.
• Leverages technology to continually maximize productivity

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes personalized learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,