Cengage Group · 5 months ago
Tax Analyst (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $68K/yr
0+ years expCengage Group is a global education technology company dedicated to helping students discover the power and joy of learning. The Tax Analyst position involves assisting the tax team with preparing U.S. federal and state income tax returns and tax provisions, conducting research on tax issues, and supporting tax planning projects.
E-LearningEdTechHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Prepare relevant tax return forms and related tax working papers for the U.S. federal consolidated tax return, based on the Company’s U.S. and foreign entities
Prepare relevant tax return forms and related tax working papers with respect to the state and local income, franchise, and revenue-based tax returns
Assist in calculating and recording of the Company’s quarterly and annual tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, performing a detailed analysis of current and deferred taxes from both an income statement and balance sheet perspective
Prepare quarterly federal and state estimated and extension tax returns and payments, and cash flow forecasts
Research technical tax issues and write related support memorandum
Assist with tax planning, as needed
Assist with the identification and implementation of tax department operational improvements to ensure the accuracy and adequate documentation of all tax calculations, reports, and filings
Assist with responses to inquiries and correspondence from federal and state tax authorities
Ensure the Company’s tax files are well-organized, properly maintained, and available to address audit examination issues
Develop a proficient understanding of tax compliance and financial reporting processes as well as the Company’s business and ethos
Develop a proficient understanding of the Company’s tax technologies and reporting tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
0 to 5 years of US federal, state, and/or international income tax compliance and/or provision experience
Must be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with a commitment to quality and accuracy
Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in an effective and respectful manner with peers and management
Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and successfully in a team environment
Takes initiative to learn and build new skills and knowledge while completing deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Preferred
Master's in Tax or Accounting candidate, not required but preferred
Experience with OneSource tax compliance and tax provision software, preferred
Experience with tax research and tax research software (RIA Checkpoint, CCH, BNA), preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees
Company
Cengage Group
Cengage Group is an EdTech company that provides secondary and higher education to learners at an affordable price.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500M2023-06-02Private Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Darren Person
EVP, Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Recent News
2025-10-31
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