Sr Tax Analyst State and Local Tax

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAbout Us:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EMercedes-Benz North America Corporation is a US subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, one of the most successful automotive companies. With Mercedes-Benz AG, the Group is one of the leading global suppliers of premium and luxury cars and vans. Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG offers financing, leasing, car subscription and car rental, fleet management, digital services for a charging and payment as well as innovative mobility services. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation (MBNAC) operates as a holding company for all Mercedes-Benz Group entities in the United States of America. MBNAC provides services to Mercedes-Benz Group subsidiaries in North America in areas such as Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Corporate Communications, Government Relations, Legal and Human Resources.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWhy work at Mercedes-Benz%26nbsp;North America Corporation?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWorking at Mercedes-Benz%26nbsp;North America Corporation is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee-centric environment. We’re a global company that not only offers best-in-class products to our customers but also best-in-class benefits to our employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture. %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22border-width:100%;direction:ltr;%22%3E%3Cdiv style=%22direction:ltr;margin-left:0in;margin-top:0in;width:6.5381in;%22%3E%3Cdiv style=%22direction:ltr;margin-left:0in;margin-top:0in;width:6.5381in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EBenefits%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWhen working at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation, you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity-rich benefits package offering something for every employee at each stage of their life.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAs a new employee, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following benefits that go beyond – beginning day one:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EGet Rewarded!%3C/strong%3E Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENeed a vacation?%3C/strong%3E How about just some time for YOU! In addition to our vacation time, you’ll receive fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays, which will allow you to celebrate religious holidays or escape to the spa! Designed to be flexible, we let you decide which days are most important to you!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERide in Style%3C/strong%3E - All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe want you to be healthy!%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EOutstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EIs your family growing?%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E %3C/span%3EEnjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E- Six Weeks for New Parents; Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to %246k per child%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWant to go back to school?%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ETuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to %248k in vouchers to complete business-related coursework%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22direction:ltr;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;unicode-bidi:embed;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli style=%22margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%246k for undergraduate%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%248k for graduate%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EJob Overview:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:.35pt 0in .0001pt 7.85pt;text-indent:.55pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial Unicode MS%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EPerform US state/local income and franchise compliance for the consolidated group.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EProvide support for tax audits, special projects, tax risk analysis, forecasts, other financial reporting requirements and federal tax compliance.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EResponsibilities:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare and review (as needed) state and local income tax and franchise tax returns for the consolidated US tax group and support the state and local tax process overall. %26nbsp;Ensure accurate and timely submission of returns and compliance with tax laws/regulations and internal control processes. %26nbsp;Perform complex tax analysis and research as needed. %26nbsp;Communicate and interact closely with management, internal departments, external consultants, and other Mercedes tax departments to gather information, address issues, and collaborate on tax topics. (45%)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist in all aspects of state and local income tax and franchise tax audits and dispute resolution to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws/regulations and internal control processes. %26nbsp;Ensure audit inquiries are thoroughly researched and responses to external auditors’ inquiries are clear, cogent, and timely. %26nbsp; Respond to or review notices/miscellaneous correspondence from state tax authorities (35%)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare and assist management with state tax financial reporting requirements including preparation or review of detailed tax forecasts, operative planning, risk analysis, and cash planning/payments. %26nbsp;Compute and analyze state tax contingencies and prepare the quarterly state tax contingency reserve whitepaper. %26nbsp;Ensure tax results and risks are complete and accurately forecasted and valued in accordance with IFRS and internal control processes. %26nbsp; Communicate information to Accounting and external auditors. %26nbsp;(10%)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform federal tax compliance including preparation and review of federal tax returns for the US consolidated group. %26nbsp;Assist with international income tax compliance required for US tax filings. %26nbsp;Ensure accurate and timely submission of federal returns and supporting analysis in accordance with applicable tax laws/regulations and internal control processes. (5%)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist management with special projects and conduct ad-hoc tax research as required or requested to optimize overall tax position and reduce tax risks involved with these projects and strategies. %26nbsp;Monitor tax legislation and impact to Mercedes. (5%)%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cdiv%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E
%3Cdiv style=%22border-width:100%;direction:ltr;%22%3E%3Cdiv style=%22direction:ltr;margin-left:0in;margin-top:0in;width:6.5055in;%22%3E%3Cdiv style=%22direction:ltr;margin-left:0in;margin-top:0in;width:6.5055in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EQualifications:%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EEducation:%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EBachelor’s Degree (accredited school) with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Law%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EMaster of Science in Taxation or LLM in Tax preferred%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3ECertified Public Accountant (CPA) license required%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EExperience:%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EMust have 5+ years (total) of experience with a Big 4 or regional accounting firm and/or corporate tax department.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EMust have knowledge of US tax law and tax compliance processes, must possess analytical and computer/technology skills for tax research and must have the ability to evaluate financial statement data, the ability to collect data, establish facts, identify trends and must have knowledge of accounting transactions and internal controls.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EOther Skills:%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EStrong analytical skills and organization skills%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EProficiency in PC skills and Microsoft Office applications.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ECorptax knowledge a plus.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EEffective presentation and communication skills%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Calibri;%22%3EDemonstrated problem%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Cambria Math%26quot;;%22%3E‑%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Calibri;%22%3Esolving abilities%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3EAbility to work independently and as part of a team%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EPosting Statement%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EMercedes-Benz North America Corporation offers competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full suite of benefits including 401(K) with match, generous vacation and personal time, performance-based bonuses, a Mercedes-Benz car program and more.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EEEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E#LI-JM2%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Organization: Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation
Primary Location: United States of America-Georgia-Atlanta
Work Locations: One Mercedes-Benz Drive, Atlanta, 30328