Celanese

Global producer of chemicals and materials

Advanced Tax Specialist

Tax AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIrving, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting principles and concepts.
A solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations.
Experience preparing corporate federal income tax returns (Form 1120).
Experience working with large, consolidated corporate tax groups.
Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, modeling, and large dataset management.
Experience performing account reconciliations.
An understanding of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Strong research skills related to corporate tax issues.
Four to six years of income tax experience, mainly with corporations.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare various book-to-tax adjustments.
Prepare and review federal pro forma corporate income tax returns for a consolidated group.
Prepare and review state income tax and franchise returns.
Prepare and review federal and state extensions and estimated payments.
Prepare and review annual tax provisions.
Assist with the quarter-end reporting process.
Prepare and maintain the U.S. ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) summary and rollforward, and communicate related SAP entries to the appropriate accounting team.
Perform account reconciliations for tax accounts in accordance with Celanese policies and procedures.
Assist with resolving federal and state notices.
Assist with various state audits.
Perform research and analysis.
Provide support to tax leadership.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a Fortune 500 company and/or public accounting firm.
Familiarity with SAP, BCS, and/or BPC systems.
CPA.

Overview

Seeking a dedicated and analytical professional to join the US Income Tax group. The main responsibility of the Advanced Tax Specialist will be to assist in the quarterly and annual tax provision process as well as the compliance process and to provide support to the tax leadership.

Responsibilities

Prepare various book to tax adjustments
Prepare/review federal proforma corporate income tax returns for consolidated group
Prepare/review state income tax & franchise returns
Prepare/review Federal and State Extensions & Estimated Payments
Prepare/review annual tax provisions
Assist in quarter-end reporting process
Prepare and maintain the US ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) summary and rollforward; communicate related SAP entries to appropriate accounting team
Perform account reconciliation for tax accounts in accordance with Celanese Policies and Procedures
Assist with resolving federal and state notices
Assist with various state audits
Perform research and analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting principles and concepts
Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations
Experience preparing corporate federal income tax returns (Form 1120)
Experience working with large, consolidated corporate tax groups
Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, modeling, and large dataset management)
Experience performing account reconciliations
Understanding of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Strong research skills related to corporate tax issues
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
4-6 years of Income Tax experience (mainly Corporations)
Experience in a Fortune 500 company and/or public accounting firm preferred
Familiarity with SAP, BCS, and/or BPC systems preferred
CPA preferred

About the Company

Celanese

Global producer of chemicals and materials

Celanese produces and sells a wide range of chemical products and engineered materials for global customers in multiple industries. Its acetyl chain family, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), and acetic anhydride, serves as building blocks for coatings, adhesives, and textiles, while its engineered materials include high-performance polymers and composites for automotive, electronics, and medical applications. The company differentiates itself through a broad product portfolio, a strong emphasis on material science, global supply capabilities, and customer-specific formulations backed by ongoing research and development. Its goal is to deliver material solutions that meet customer needs across industries, supported by robust R&D and reliable supply to drive growth for both Celanese and its partners.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1918

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