Tax Analyst 4

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Finance Team as a Tax Analyst IV. 

Summary

The Tax Analyst IV is responsible for various aspects of federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance and reporting. The position may also need some availability to help in areas of indirect Tax (ex: Sales & Use, Property & Real Estate Taxes, Annual Reports, etc.) when business needs deem necessary. 

Responsibilities

• Preparing information for HarbisonWalker International’s federal, state, and local income/franchise tax returns, including completion of apportionment and fixed assets.  Assisting in quarterly and annual provisions to include completion of book-tax and federal-state differences.  Review federal and state tax returns. 
• When necessary, assist the team with preparing HarbisonWalker International’s sales/use, personal property, and real estate tax returns and remitting payment
• Preparing annual cash tax forecast and assisting with the preparation of quarterly tax calculations and payments
• Performing monthly and quarterly review and reconciliation tax-related balance sheet accounts
• Providing support for federal, state, and international audits, including responses to inquiries and tax notices
• Providing support to consultants on various projects (IE: income tax, transfer pricing, etc.)
• Monitoring and remaining current on changes to federal and state tax law to determine impact on company

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Requires computer operation skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel expertise 
• Encouraged, but not required, prior use of Oracle Cloud software
• Requires knowledge of tax compliance and tax research software
• Requires strong strategic thinking and business problem solving skills
• Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to assemble and quickly analyze data 
• Requires excellent organization skills with accurate and precise attention to detail
• Requires self-motivation with the ability to adapt quickly
• The Tax Analyst IV requires two (2) years of general accounting/finance experience and four (4) – eight (8) years of tax experience geared towards Corporate Income Tax. Prior experience in a Manufacturing or Refractories company is a plus, but not required. 
• CPA certification a plus
• MS in Taxation (MST) or MBA a plus

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity:  Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of the time sitting and less than 1/3 of the time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, and speaking/hearing.
• Lifting:  Requires lifting up to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision:  Requires accurate close and distance vision.
• Environment:  Requires more than 2/3 of the time working in an office setting with very limited exposure.
• Noise:  Requires exposure to moderate noise