Staff Accountant, Tax

Omnicom is seeking a Staff Accountant, Domestic Tax, to join its Tax Team. The role supports federal and state income tax compliance, audits, tax planning initiatives, tax calculations, filings, payments, and collaboration with accounting and finance teams.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and analyze components of federal, state, and local taxable income calculations
• Coordinate with external tax service providers to support timely and accurate return filings
• Review state and local income tax returns for accuracy and reasonableness
• Assist with Research & Development (R&D) credit studies and supporting documentation
• Research tax issues and summarize conclusions for internal stakeholders
• Support the preparation and tracking of estimated and extension tax payments
• Assist with income tax audits, including responding to IRS and state notices
• Track, organize, and manage correspondence from taxing authorities
• Maintain knowledge of legal entities included in income tax filings
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting and finance teams to gather required data

What they're looking for:

• Minimum 1 year of tax accounting experience in a tax department within a multinational company and/or public accounting firm
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookups, If formulas) and other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• CPA or Masters in Taxation desired
• Experience with data or automation tools (e.g., Alteryx) is a plus