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The Senior Associate - US Direct State and Local Tax will be responsible for several activities including but not limited to the following:
State and Local Tax Compliance & Provision (Primary Focus)
Preparation and self-review of quarterly state estimated payments for income and franchise, supporting calculations, and updating payment vouchers in accordance with jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Maintaining and optimizing Alteryx workflows for state apportionment, ensuring accurate data processing for sales by state.
Submit state tax payments electronically or by paper, ensuring compliance with applicable rules.
Research and resolve state and local tax notices in coordination with internal stakeholders and tax authorities.
Support quarterly and annual state tax provision calculations, including state payable/receivable, return to provision, and state effective rate workpaper under ASC 740.
Prepare and file Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) documentation (Form 8975) in compliance with OECD BEPS standards.
Prepare and maintain business license and annual report filings across various U.S. jurisdictions, including compiling required documentation, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines, and tracking the status of all submissions in a centralized system
Maintain an organized state library of supporting workpapers and calculations.
Recommend and support automation initiatives to improve efficiency in US Direct state and local and CbCR compliance processes.
Broader U.S. Tax Compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance
Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Experience with CorpTax, ONESOURCE, or GoSystem.
Alteryx, Tableau; including experience automating tax processes and workflows.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation)
Preferred Qualifications
Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or MBA in Finance/Taxation from a reputed institution
Experience supporting US Direct State and Local tax compliance for a U.S.-based multinational or with a Big 4 accounting firm.
Understanding of U.S. multistate apportionment and nexus rules
Prior experience in biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical sectors is preferred.
Soft Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication for effective cross-border collaboration.
High attention to detail and strong accountability for delivering high-quality outputs.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a regulated environment.
Flexibility to work across time zones and engage with global teams.
Proactive and adaptable approach to evolving tax regulations and challenges.
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