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Mastercard · 4 months ago

Senior Analyst- Federal Tax Compliance & Planning

Purchase, New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $160K/yr

Mastercard is a global leader in digital payments, empowering people and businesses worldwide. The Senior Analyst, Federal Tax Compliance and Planning is responsible for preparing U.S. Federal income tax filings, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and supporting tax strategy development to minimize tax liabilities.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collect financial data and analyze it for federal tax adjustment reporting in consolidated returns and other filings

Assist in assuring that the federal tax returns comply with the requirements of appropriate federal law, as well as the high documentation standards established, and are timely filed

Provides acquisition integration support

Remain aware of Mastercard business issues to determine the proper tax treatment

Stays current with and communicates with internal business partners and colleagues federal tax law changes that may impact Mastercard

Provide technical support for positions taken including research, application of tax rules and documentation of conclusion as required

Assist in streamlining tasks and building technological efficiencies to improve processes while maintaining a quality work product

Supports federal audit initiatives and assists in defending issues raised in tax examinations by the IRS (for example, assisting in gathering support or helps prepare response to information requests)

Contributes to and supports development of strategies to reduce Mastercard's current tax liability and effective tax rate as permitted under applicable tax laws

Assist with aspects of ASC 740 corporate income tax provision and related footnote disclosures to be included in the annual and interim public filings as required

Assist in responding to information requests from independent auditors and external advisors and participates in discussions surrounding tax positions taken

Serves as a consultant to finance and other business partners by providing tax information and advice

Interface with members of the tax department and other colleagues within the organization in support of tax planning initiatives including structuring of transactions and other tax opportunities permitted under relevant tax law

Responsible for the maintenance and adherence to policies that create a strong internal control environment under Sarbanes-Oxley

Maintains global tax policies and procedures in accordance with relevant tax regulations

Qualification

Corporate taxationTax complianceTax researchCPAOneSource Tax ProvisionAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeProcess improvementCommunication skillsRelationship-building

Required

BA in Accounting

Demonstrated experience in corporate taxation with an emphasis on tax compliance, research, and provision; overall work experience will be the overriding factor when considering years of experience

Ability to perform tax research, apply U.S. tax law and prepare memorandum summarizing findings

Proficiency in the use of a tax return preparation software; experience in OneSource Tax Provision and/or CorpTax a plus

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Strong analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to identify and implement continuous process improvements

Ability to organize, manage and work effectively to accomplish multiple tasks

Ability to work independently and in groups to complete time-sensitive projects within internal and external deadlines

Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with people at all levels in the organization

Preferred

CPA preferred

Big 4 accounting background or prior corporate tax department experience preferred

Benefits

Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

Flexible spending account and health savings account

Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)

80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time

25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire

10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays

401k with a best-in-class company match

Deferred compensation for eligible roles

Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities

Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

And many more.

Company

Mastercard

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Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.

Founded in 1966

Purchase, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mastercard.com

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