Senior Income Tax Analyst

The Senior Income Tax Analyst is responsible for preparing federal, state, and foreign income tax returns for the Cencora and its affiliates. This role involves assisting with special projects, tax inquiries, income tax audits, and tax accounting (ASC 740).

Responsibilities

• Prepares federal, state, and foreign income tax returns, including Forms 1120, 5471, 8858, and 8865 for review.

• Prepares Form 8975 (Country-by-Country Report), if applicable.

• Prepares state tax returns using separate entity, consolidated, and combined filing methods.

• Prepares relevant book to tax and apportionment work papers.

• Assists with the calculation of book/tax differences for quarterly tax provision and estimate process.

• Prepares ASC 740 supporting tax work papers such as deferred tax roll forwards, provision to return true up, footnote disclosures, etc.

• Responsible for the collection of data to be used in the income tax return preparation process.

• Enters data into income tax return software application.

• Creates and maintains income tax work papers utilizing software applications.

• Assists with the maintenance of the company's master due date listing.

• Gathers information for audits, income tax provisions, and special projects.

• Works closely with Tax Manager to gather all necessary information to prepare and generate accurate tax returns.

• Works closely with Tax Manager to validate technical interpretations.

• Works with internal and external accounting associates and various taxing jurisdictions for the purpose of assisting in the tax preparation process.

• Reconciles tax and financial data to the general ledger.

• Works with the Tax Manager to complete income tax audits when applicable.

• Researches and updates new guidelines pertaining to income tax laws.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Normally requires a minimum of four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible income tax experience in a Big Four/national CPA firm. A Masters degree and/or CPA is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

• Sound understanding of US federal and state corporate income tax principles.

• Experience working with OneSource Income Tax federal, state, and international software.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Alteryx and SAP experience is a plus.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Strong interpersonal skills; good relationship-building skills.

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned