State Income Tax Analyst

The State Income Tax Analyst will be responsible in assisting in the preparation of all state and local income tax returns as well as assisting in supporting the preparation of quarterly and year-end tax provisions in the Company?s financial reports. This individual should also be capable of assisting in the identification and implementation of innovative tax planning ideas and successfully assist in resolving state income tax audits. They should be able to closely interact with their team, across the tax function and broadly across the MeadWestvaco business structure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure that all state and local income tax reporting and compliance requirements and all associated analytical documents related to FAS 109 and Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements are met. 
- Propose, develop and assist in implementing tax planning strategies, including tax incentive opportunities, to achieve desired tax and operational objectives.

- Develop process improvements regarding apportionment data, streamlining data collection and reporting, and the overall tax compliance process.

- Assist in reviewing and analyzing transactions and tax legislative proposals for tax implications and communicate to appropriate levels in the Company.

- Research state and local tax laws

- Interact with outside consultants to develop new best practice process improvements, as well as tax strategies.

- Responsible for assisting in the development of quarterly and annual effective tax rates estimates, monthly accounting tax provision, the adequacy of tax account reconciliations and deferred tax account roll forward analysis.

- Assist in resolving all state and local income tax audits.

- Ensure the accuracy of all tax related research and data.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor?s degree required.

- 3 - 8 years experience; preferably a CPA with public accounting experience, and/or Masters in Tax, as well as  multi-national corporate experience.

- Knowledge ofFAS 109 and Sa rbanes ? Oxley requirements..

- Experience with CorpTax software and SAP preferred.

- Strong communications skills.

- Team player

- Detailed and analytical in nature with the ability to diligently pursue tax related data.

- High ethical standards combined with demonstrated ability to act as an ambassador of the company.

- Maintain active communication with business unit and corporate finance staff to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met and lead change efforts effectively.



Business Unit :
Corporate
Reports To :
Manager, State Income Taxes