Sr. Tax Analyst

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

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Job Description

The Senior Tax Analyst position will be part of a dynamic team that is primarily responsible for federal and state income tax compliance as well as special projects. Primary responsibilities include preparing federal and state income tax returns, estimates and extensions, state apportionment, and assisting with quarterly tax forecasts. This role is also expected to perform research on various tax topics, summarize conclusions and communicate results to management. The ideal candidate should have, in addition to strong federal and state income tax technical skills, exceptional written and verbal communications skills, as well as excellent project management, organizational and interpersonal skills. This individual will work closely with other team members, including the tax provision and international tax teams, so being able to work effectively in a collaborative environment is essential. The Senior Tax Analyst will also provide support to our tax controversy team in responding to queries from federal and state auditors. The ability for this candidate to support the implementation and utilization of technology tools such as OneSource, Power Query, and Alteryx is highly desired.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation of proforma federal returns and detailed supporting workpapers
• Preparation of state and local income/franchise tax returns
• Calculation of state apportionment factors for multiple states and entities
• Calculation of federal and state estimated tax payments and extensions
• Assist with quarterly federal and state income tax forecasts and cash flow analyses
• Perform federal and state tax research and communicate conclusions
• Assist with providing supporting data for the quarterly and annual tax provisions
• Monitor federal and state legislative changes to evaluate and quantify the impacts to Visa
• Work proactively with the Tax Technology Manager to identify and implement automation improvements to existing compliance processes
• Maintain the tax calendar to ensure all tax returns and tax payments are filed timely
• Review and respond to notices from tax authorities
• Assist the tax controversy team with income tax audits as required
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiencies
• Assist with indirect and other tax functions, and special projects as needed.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5 or more years of progressive tax experience with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a large corporate tax department
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Oracle, and OneSource
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent tax researching skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal, team and partnering skills
• Proven ability to handle competing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Taxation
• CPA license
• Proficient in implementing and maintaining tax technology products including OneSource, Power Query, Power BI, and Alteryx
• Proven ability to identify tax process automation opportunities, and provide technology solutions
• Ability to act independently and take ownership of assigned areas
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex tax and accounting issues
• Proven success building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external business partners

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requi