Lead Tax Accountant
AT&T
Dallas, Texas
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At AT&T, we’re connecting the world through the latest tech, top-of-the-line communications and the best in entertainment. Innovation powers all that we do, and our groundbreaking solutions deliver compelling communication and entertainment experiences to millions of customers worldwide. As part of our team, your next big idea could be our newest innovation. Here’s your opportunity to combine your passions for entertainment, media and technology to transform our company and your career.
Overall Purpose: Preparation and review of federal, state and local income tax returns, workpaper, and all related analysis for AT&T and subsidiaries. Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of existing and upcoming tax legislation to identify opportunities to minimize the organization’s legal tax liabilities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for federal proforma, state and local combined, consolidated, unitary, and separate company returns, and estimated tax payments.
- Liaise with Research & Planning to ensure tax planning opportunities and transactions are reported accurately in the federal tax return and estimated payments.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations; and maintain accurate and complete records of all tax-related transactions.
- Identify and support tax technology initiatives in our processes to generate synergies, efficiencies and cost reductions through automation and other streamlining opportunities.
- Conduct tax research to stay up-to-date with the latest changes in tax laws and regulations and assess the impact on the organization.
- Works on extremely complex taxation related problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variance factors.
- Provide Compliance support for Tax Accounting, Tax Audits, and Research & Planning.
Job Contribution: The successful candidate should possess strong taxtechnical knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving and communications skills. Proficiency in tax software and other financial management tools such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, and Corptax. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. At least four to five years of experience in income tax compliance or related field.
Education: Preferred Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance. CPA and advanced business/tax degree is also preferred.
Supervisory: No.
Location: Position is located in Dallas, TX
Work Schedule: Required to work in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Our Lead Tax Accountants earn between $94,300.00 - $141,500.00 Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.
Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave · Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement · Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal · Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Job ID 2309887 Date posted 03/29/2023
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