Corporate Tax Senior

Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
JOB ELEMENT - Domestic Provision - 40%

• Preparation and review of the quarterly/annual income tax provision calculation of the Company's US entities, including reconcile and maintain inventory of all book / tax differences, deferred tax accruals, tax account reconciliation and rollforwards, and financial statement disclosures.
• Timely recording of differences in the US tax return filings and the provision amounts reported in the Corptax system
• Interact with local Accounting/Finance teams as necessary
• Respond to tax information requests from external audit
• Keep up to date on changes in tax laws that affect the tax calculations

JOB ELEMENT - Domestic Compliance - 50%

• Maintain and expand knowledge of emerging domestic tax issues.
• Prepare and review estimate and extension payment calculations and ensure timely payment of estimated taxes
• Preparation and review of annual tax returns including supporting workpapers
• Calculate tax depreciation, including ADS, federal, and state calculations
• Respond to notices and manage tax audits from federal or state tax authorities
• Manage tax process improvement projects and streamline/link data collection of tax information. Identify opportunities to leverage Hyperion financial reporting, tax technology, and Corptax software to automate the data collection process for income tax accrual analysis and tax compliance

JOB ELEMENT - Domestic Planning - 5%

• Perform needed modeling for tax planning
• Maintain proper documentation and support for the Company's claimed research and development credit

JOB ELEMENT - Other - 5%

• Assist with international tax as needed or when opportunities exist
• Other as necessary

SUPERVISES: No direct reports but will have the opportunity to review teammates work and development management skills with time.
Education & Experience
EDUCATION: B.S. or B.A. degree in Accounting
EXPERIENCE: 3 to 7 years of professional experience in tax
Skills

• Understanding of ASC740 and US GAAP
• CPA preferred
• Experience with federal and state income tax regulations and tax issues relating to a multi-state corporations
• Flexibility, multi-tasking, and ability to do many jobs simultaneously while adhering to strict reporting and tax deadlines
• Strong excel spreadsheet skills
• Corptax software preferred
• Must be able to work in and promote a team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Detail oriented but with ability to understand and work toward the bigger picture
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making and Continuous Improvement
• Innovation and Results Oriented

Working Conditions
Hybrid - Three days in office, two days remote
Physical Requirements
Able to work during normal business hours
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
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