Analyst Sr. - Tax

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Tax Supervisor responsible for state income tax, primary responsibilities include: prepare and review state and local income and franchise tax returns and prepare the annual apportionment factors, prepare calculation, general ledger coding, and journal entries of state and local tax payments, assist in processing and resolving state tax notices, and perform state cash tax summary and state income tax account reconciliations. Other state tax responsibilities include assistance with tax research, audits, tax depreciation, various special projects, other income tax compliance matters, and preparing and analyzing certain quarterly and annual state income tax provision accruals in accordance with ASC740.

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare/and or review state income tax returns for various Westlake subsidiaries including separate and combined/unitary/consolidated returns, franchise tax returns, and any additional tax compliance as needed (such as amended returns, tax refund claims, etc.), all using applicable tax software.
• Consult with Corporate and Business Unit Accounting groups to gather information for state income tax compliance, apportionment and credits.

• Prepare quarterly state and local income and franchise estimated tax payments and annual extensions. Accurately prepare and properly code quarterly state and local income and franchise estimated tax and annual extension payments. Submit payments online or request check payment after approval is obtained.
• Timely prepare and review monthly reconciliations of state cash tax summary and state income tax accounts.
• Track in excel and verify with the state tax authorities the state refund and overpayment for each Westlake company. Verification include checking against last filed return, calling the state or confirming on each company's online state account, if available.
• Assist Tax Supervisor with tax research and planning of state and local income tax including monitoring law changes and communicating to the tax provision team as needed.
• Assist Tax Supervisor to support state income tax audits by gathering support documentation or tax research as needed.
• Assist Tax Supervisor with timely responding and tracking state notices and assessments. This can include calling the state to inquire about the notices and assessments.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries for state income tax accrual, payments or notices as needed.
• Assist with various special projects including tax automation efforts.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all tax related documents.
• Direct consultation with accounting personnel at business unit locations regarding state and local tax filings, and tax planning actions including state and local tax credit incentives and answering their questions regarding tax matters such as coding and nature of payments within the scope of this position.
• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing areas of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
• Ability to productively and efficiently work remotely when not working in the office.
• Ability to work well and interact with other team members inside and outside the tax department to complete team goals
• Any additional tax responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors in Accounting is required (Masters in Tax preferred); CPA Required (or Candidate for CPA).
• Minimum 4 to 5 years relevant work experience in a public accounting and/or a corporate environment.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with OneSource software preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other major accounting systems.
• Experience with generating tax journal entries.
• Alteryx experience desirable.
• Detail oriented and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Current awareness of the types of state tax modifications required to complete state tax returns
• Willingness to work overtime to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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