Senior Tax Analyst

Benefits

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $110,000 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Summary

The Senior Tax Analyst - Income Tax Accounting & Compliance is a key member of the U.S. Tax Department responsible for supporting the Company's income tax accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role leads the preparation of tax provision work in accordance with USGAAP and ASC 740, supports federal and state income tax compliance, coordinates with external advisors and auditors, and drives continuous improvement of tax processes and technology.

The position partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, and external service providers to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective tax risk management. The successful candidate will be a highly analytical tax professional capable of independently managing recurring tax processes while contributing to the continued development of a scalable and technology-enabled tax function.

Essential Functions

Income Tax Accounting

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
• Maintain deferred tax asset and liability schedules, roll forwards, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze and explain effective tax rate fluctuations and provision-to-return differences.
• Prepare quarterly APB 23 analyses and support related documentation.
• Calculate, record, and reconcile tax-related journal entries and account balances.
• Support uncertain tax position analyses and valuation allowance assessments.
• Assist with tax-related financial statement disclosures and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Federal Income Tax Compliance

• Prepare federal income tax compliance workpapers and supporting calculations.
• Maintain tax attribute schedules, including net operating losses, credits, and carryforwards.
• Support the preparation and review of consolidated federal income tax returns.
• Prepare tax depreciation and fixed asset tax schedules.
• Assist with estimated tax payment calculations and related filings.
• Coordinate data collection and deliverables with external tax advisors and compliance providers.
• Research federal tax issues and document tax positions.
• Support international tax reporting requirements, including Forms 5471, 8858, and other related filings.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives, credits, incentives, and legislative impact analyses.

State & Local Income Tax Compliance

• Prepare state income tax compliance workpapers and apportionment calculations.
• Support the preparation and review of state income and franchise tax returns.
• Maintain state tax attributes, carryforwards, and jurisdictional tax records.
• Respond to notices, inquiries, and information requests from taxing authorities.
• Support state tax audits and examinations.
• Coordinate compliance activities and information requests with external service providers.

Audit Support, Tax Operations & Governance

• Support internal and external audit activities by providing accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars to ensure adherence to filing and payment deadlines.
• Organize and retain tax workpapers in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with tax authority audits, examinations, and correspondence.
• Support SOX compliance, tax controls execution, and process documentation.
• Coordinate tax payments and approval workflows while ensuring compliance with internal control requirements.

Tax Technology & Process Improvement

• Maintain and validate tax data within Corptax and other tax technology platforms.
• Support OneStream tax reporting processes and data reconciliation activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve tax reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Document tax processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, tax technology implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage automation and technology solutions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the tax function.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Experience: 4-7 years of corporate income tax experience.

• Experience with ASC 740 income tax accounting Software, AX, Corptax, BNA, and/or CCH a plus.
• Experience supporting federal and state income tax compliance.
• Experience with tax account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Note: This is an office-based position, and individuals are expected to be in the office 5 days per week.
• Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving
• Team Player
• Communication
• Detailed Oriented
• Independence