Senior Tax Specialist - Provision & Compliance

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Tax Professional to join our corporate tax team. This role plays a key part in supporting the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, financial reporting, and U.S. and Canadian tax compliance. This position offers exposure to global tax operations, special projects, and cross-functional collaboration within a leading multinational organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and year-end tax provision (ASC740) and tax related financial reporting disclosures;
• Analyze, calculate, document appropriate reserves for uncertain tax positions (FIN 48), consolidate and manage global ASC 740-10 (FIN48) summary/rollforward
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with Celanese Policies and Procedures;
• Assist in the preparation and review of U.S. and Canada income tax compliance process in conjunction with the outsider service provider;
• Assist in implementing and maintaining tax SOX controls in accordance with SOX 404;
• Assist researching tax rules in various jurisdictions and US GAAP rules to ensure the accuracy of the financial statement reporting;
• Assist and support other team members with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field
• 3+ years of applicable income tax experience in larger multi-national corporate tax department or public accounting firm; 
• Knowledge of US Corporate tax & ASC 740 Income tax accounting principles and concepts; 
• Experience and proficiency preparing tax workpapers supporting federal and state income filings; 
• Experience with tax preparation software (Corp Tax) and tax provision software;  
• Advanced Excel skills and use of SAP, or similar ERP system;   
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong ownership and work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met; 
• Excellent organizational, technical, analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to details;