Tax Accountant I

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Avaya 
Avaya is a global leader in communications products, solutions and services for businesses of all sizes, delivering technology predominantly through software and services. Avaya is headquartered in NJ, USA, with a direct or indirect presence across the US and in approximately 180 countries.

 

The Avaya Tax Team
Avaya’s tax team is based in NJ, USA with an excellent reputation across the organization. The tax team works closely with the controllership team, as well as other core functions. As part of a small & friendly tax team, you will have the ability to ‘make a difference’ and support the business to enable execution of Avaya’s strategic growth plans. 

 

About the Role
This is an integral role, with the key focus on US income tax matters, including federal and state tax compliance and tax reporting.

 

Core responsibilities:
Tax Compliance
•    Prepare all federal pro-forma tax return in Corptax.
•    Timely preparation of all federal forms/attachments for filing of the Avaya federal consolidation.
•    Preparation/review of state/locality returns.
•    Preparation of quarterly federal & state estimates and extensions.
•    Manage the federal and state tax compliance calendars.
•    Assist with any information document requests as relates to any federal and state income tax audits.
•    Investigate and resolve income tax notices.
•    Coordinate tax payments on behalf of the Avaya tax department.

Tax Reporting
•    Assist with quarterly and annual US GAAP income tax provision.
•    Prepare the Company’s Income Tax account reconciliations on a monthly and quarterly basis.
•     Prepare federal book-tax difference calculations. assigned.
•    Manage the quarterly income tax reporting calendar.
•    Tie Prepare out deferred tax asset/liability work papers balances.
•    Preparation of state tax reporting workpapers.
•    Assist with document of applicable SOX internal tax controls.

Other Matters
•    Assist with other ad-hoc matters, including; cash tax management, business support, corporate project support. 
•    Drive efficiency and simplicity into the Avaya tax function, including through standardization & simplifications of processes and utilization of technology
•    Liaise with external tax advisors on relevant matters.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, demonstrate sound judgment and have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with people at all levels inside and outside Avaya.

Core skills & experience:
•    Strong written and oral communication skills
•    Organized, analytical and a team player
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
•    Proven Aability to prioritize, problem solve, make recommendations and implement solutions
•    US federal and state income tax practical and technical tax expertise (0-5+ years of experience preferred)
•    Experience with automation of income tax processes (a plus)
•    Corptax experience (a plus)
•    College degree in Finance/Accounting related discipline (preferred); Additional years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
•    Experience with SAP/HFM (a plus)

COMPENSATION

Comp range as $55,200 to $74,500

Experience

0 - 5 Years of Experience

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

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