Senior Tax Associate

Job Summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join the corporate Tax Department at its world headquarters located in Irving, Texas. We offer an intellectually challenging environment while striving to provide a positive work-life balance.

This critical department provides tax advisory and reporting services for all businesses. The Senior Tax Associate will focus on preparing federal and state income tax returns and will work closely with a team of dedicated tax professionals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Assists with preparation of the consolidated US federal income tax return and US federal proforma income tax returns.
• Prepares state and local income and franchise tax returns.
• Prepares estimated state tax payments/vouchers, return extensions and additional tax compliance filings.
• Prepares and distributes annual tax reporting packages.
• Prepares state income tax apportionment analysis and related schedules.
• Responds to state tax notices.
• Assists with state tax audits.
• Assists with the quarterly income tax provision calculations and year-end tax provision matters (e.g., calculations, deferred tax analysis, state taxes payable analysis, return-to-provision comparison, effective state rate analysis, etc.).

• Performs difficult research assignments and participates in special tax projects.
• Reviews the Company's "Tax Calendar" to ensure timely filing of all items.

• Keeps abreast of current tax laws, regulations and practices.
• Assists with ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Performs ad hoc projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Two years business tax experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three-four years of experience working with business income tax returns.
• Master's degree in Taxation.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA or similar)
• Working knowledge in OneSource or similar income tax preparation software.
• Software experience with Alteryx and BNA Fixed Assets.
• Ability to complete tasks in a competent and timely fashion.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and business stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Frequently required to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office environment.

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