Senior Tax Analyst - Federal Tax Operations

Requisition Number: 65689

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets.

 

We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Job Description

Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), one of the world’s leading innovators in material science, is seeking a Federal - Senior Tax Analyst to aide in the expansion of the Company’s Tax Operations group.   This position can be located in Corning, NY or Charlotte, NC and will be reporting to the Federal Tax Manager, Tax Operations.  In this role, the Senior Federal Tax Analyst will primarily be responsible for the preparation and review of US federal tax returns, federal provision and forecast calculations, and tax audit support.  Additionally, the position will also focus on the federal aspects of income tax accounting and reporting.

The Federal - Senior Tax Analyst will also have an important role to play in supporting Corning’s efforts to streamline and automate its tax processes and procedures. The company is in the process of developing and implementing its overall long-range technology strategy, and this individual will be part of the team supporting these efforts.
 

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare/review federal income tax returns and workpapers and reconciliations.
• Assist with the Consolidated federal tax return including compiling statements and completing the e-File process.
• Calculate and track the tax attributes of domestic entities, including domestic E&P and tax basis.
• Assist with forecasting the annual effective tax rate (ETR) and cash taxes, primarily as it related to US income tax matters.
• Assist with the quarterly income tax provision process.
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and year-end federal income tax accounting reconciliations.
• Maintain and assist with SOX and internal control documentation requirements.
• Support tax audits by gathering documentation for IDR requests.
• Support process improvement efforts including automation, workpaper re-design, or enhanced workflows.
• Assist with tax department projects including tax credits, incentives, and technology driven projects.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Finance with 3-5 years’ experience in Finance related area
• CPA desirable but not required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, SharePoint
• 2-5+ ye