Senior Tax Analyst - Income & Franchise

What you will do

Volvo Financial Services (VFS) USA is committed to creating a proactive, best in class Tax team that is integrated into our business practices as well as managing tax compliance.

The Senior Tax Analyst, Income & Franchise Tax, reports to the Tax Manager and is responsible for supporting income and franchise tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities. This role requires strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams. The Senior Tax Analyst will play an active role in tax-related projects, drive process improvement initiatives, and support technology integration.

This role is based onsite in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Core Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the US federal and state income and franchise tax returns, estimated tax calculations, and estimated tax payments
• Prepare monthly income tax provisions based on IFRS accounting standards and maintain related tax accounts in the general ledger
• Assist with the development of tax accrual projections as part of the strategic financial planning and budgeting process
• Maintain and reconcile tax assets and depreciation
• Research questions and issues raised by the business regarding federal, state and local taxes
• Help the sales and property tax team solve complex issues
• Act as a business consultant on all matters of tax compliance including income, franchise, sales, property and payroll tax issues, including providing guidance as to the interpretations of various sections of the tax law
• Respond to tax notices issued by various tax authorities
• Assist with tax audits initiated by various tax authorities or internal control
• Assist with large research projects and other tax-related projects

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field from nationally accredited university
• CPA highly preferred
• 5+ years progressive tax experience with public accounting firm and/or multistate company, including specific experience preparing U.S. federal and state income tax returns.
• Sales and / or property tax experience is a bonus
• Proficiency with tax return preparation and fixed asset systems (OneSource and Sage preferred)
• Proficiency with online tax research tools (Checkpoint and BNA preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Alteryx experience preferred
• Captive Equipment Finance or general financial services experience preferred
• Knowledge of tax and accounting for leasing in the United States preferred
• Knowledge of IFRS tax accounting preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrates foundational technical knowledge of federal and state tax rules with a general understanding of financial accounting. Effective analytical skills.
• Consistently follows through on commitments, delivers accurate and high-quality work on time, and proactively supports team objectives to ensure deadlines and business needs are met.
• Prioritizes and manages tasks to meet deadlines; managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Builds productive working relationships, collaborate effectively across teams and openly shares information and resources within matrixed and team-oriented environment.
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills to influence the actions, decisions, opinions or thinking of others.
• Understands organizational dynamics and stakeholder needs, leveraging relationships and informal networks to achieve objectives, gaining support and drive results.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, Volvo Financal Services is where you want to be. Apply today!

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $84,000.00 - $103,000.00 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Job Category: Finance

Organization: Volvo Financial Services

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 36892