Tax Senior Analyst

Responsible for completing projects under all assigned areas of tax compliance and audit defense for the purpose of ensuring compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare and review tax returns and related workpapers including: the consolidated return, the federal proformas, quarterly estimated tax payments, extensions and amended returns as necessary for the Company.

2. Prepare federal taxable income for purposes of the annual and quarterly financial statements. Responsible for computing, estimating or projecting components of federal taxable income, including estimates of permanent and temporary differences, tax attributes, and related true ups.

3. Manage the development and implementation of practices for efficient collection of information using Power Query and other automation tools.

4. Manage the tax software tool (OneSource Tax Provision & Income Tax). Assist with OneSource Income Tax binder maintenance and roll-over. Maintain the master chart of accounts and data sets for both provision and compliance purposes. Assist with the OneSource Tax Provision to OneSource Income Tax transfer process for tax return purposes. Initiate the development and implementation of practices for efficient collection of information for the calculation of federal taxable income and the preparation of returns.

5. Provide technical assistance with regard to IRS practice and procedure and assist in defending the Company’s tax positions during IRS audits and in responding to IRS notices. Maintain IRS audit and notice logs.

6. Research and document the Company’s tax return positions and exposures with regard to all areas of income tax including: the consolidated return, general tax, fixed assets, accounting methods, tax attributes and tax shelter disclosures. Assist with the quarterly evaluations of legislative developments, transactions, tax planning and uncertain tax benefits.

7. Special projects and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum requirement includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CPA and/or Masters of Taxation are preferred.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION :

At least 2 years of experience in a work environment dealing with large corporate tax affairs which may be in industry, Big 4 accounting firm or similar surroundings and 3-6 years is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES :

Excellent computer skills including experience with accounting and tax software and MS Office software and Microsoft Power BI suite

Knowledge of accounting principles

Knowledge of corporate tax law

Project management skills and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines

Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to research

Analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work in a team environment with collaboration

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to manage upward

Must conduct himself/herself in a professional, respectful, and appropriate manner at all times

Strong organizational skills

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES:

Experience with Oracle, OneSource Software – Tax Provision and Income Tax, working with ERP systems

Strong financial analysis skills

Sound business judgment and decision making skills

Effective planning skills

Innovation and creativity

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.