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At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Do you dare to reinvent the future of education?

At Cengage, we are harnessing the power of tech to build a future where all learners have the tools and confidence to achieve their goals.

As a Cengage employee, you will pioneer redefining the way people learn. Collaborating with the best of the best, you will feel challenged and encouraged to do breakthrough work. With the support of our united team, there is no limit to what you can imagine, build and set in motion.

What You’ll Do Here:

The Tax Analyst position will report to the International Tax Manager and spend approximately 70% of their time preparing the U.S. international income tax provisions and compliance and approximately 30% of their time preparing the U.S. federal and state income tax provisions and compliance. The candidate will also research solutions to tax issues and assist with tax planning projects. Prior U.S. international tax and/or U.S. federal/state income tax experience is required. The ideal candidate will possess a tax foundation and a proven curiosity about further developing expertise in international, federal and state income tax matters. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a world-class tax organization where training and professional development are a core focus, and where there are significant opportunities to assume greater responsibilities and advance expertly over time. We are open to bringing someone in as a Sr. Tax Analyst, depending on their prior relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. international income tax provisions, including foreign valuation allowance, Subpart F and GILTI income, 163(j), earnings & profits, foreign tax pools, APB 23, and UTP analyses.
• Assist with the review and management of quarterly and annual non-U.S. income tax provisions, including AETR calculations, rate reconciliations, and account roll-forwards.
• Prepare the U.S. international income tax compliance for foreign entities, including Subpart F and GILTI income, 163(j), earnings & profits, intercompany transactions, and all related forms, disclosures and schedules, and related audit support.
• Assist with the preparation of BEPS calculations and global filings, analyses, and related documentation (e.g., Pillar Two, CbCR, etc.).
• Prepare state income tax provision workpapers and state income tax returns and related workpapers.
• Prepare federal income tax provision workpapers and federal income tax returns and related workpapers, as needed.
• Research tax technical issues (federal, state, and international) and write related supporting memorandums, incorporating both the appropriate tax treatment as well as alternate positions.
• Assist with tax planning implementation projects, as needed.
• Assist with the identification and implementation of tax department improvements to ensure accuracy and adequate documentation of all tax calculations, reports, and filings.
• Ensure the Company’s tax files are well-organized, accurately maintained and available to address audit examination issues.

Skills You Will Need Here

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Masters in Tax or Accounting and CPA, preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of U.S. federal/state income tax and/or U.S. international income tax compliance and provision preparation.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.
• Experience with OneSource tax compliance software, strongly preferred.
• Experience with tax provision software is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion or similar platforms is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics and automation tools, including Power Query, Power BI, and/or Alteryx is a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in an effective and respectful manner with peers and management.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to assist with the management of tax filings and projects on a day-to-day basis and complete them within appropriate time periods with expected results.
• Experience with tax research software (BNA, RIA Checkpoint, CCH).

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com.

About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

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The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$52,000.00 - $67,600.00 USD