Tax Specialist Jobs in Texas

Job Title: TAX MANAGER Company: Energy Future Holdings Location: Dallas, TX Description: Summary: This manager-level exempt position requires a broad working knowledge of tax concepts and specialized knowledge of federal tax law and FAS 109. The successful applicant applies tax provision experience and FAS 109 knowledge to review the income tax provision for various companies, assists in the preparation of financial statement disclosures related to tax, reviews processes for efficiency changes, and teaches FAS 109 skills to the team. Strong project management and Excel skills are required to assist with the preparation and review of the income tax provision.Main responsibilities include: Analyzing information required to calculate the income tax provision Analyzing financial statements and other financial data, specifically as they relate to tax policy, procedures and compliance Analyzing complex accounting transactions to ensure appropriate GAAP treatment related to tax Reviewing tax and accounting research using electronic research services and generating documentation to support the tax provision Monitoring federal and state tax regulatory and legislative developments and assisting with the interpretation of the implications for the company and quantifying the impact of forecast changes Obtaining and applying specialized knowledge of niche areas of the tax law as needed to advance special projects Maintaining appropriate records for area(s) of responsibility Interacting with staff and business segments to research and resolve tax issues providing outstanding client service Reviewing work of team members Performing a variety of ad hoc projects as assigned Requirements Education and Experience: 7 years of relevant experience and Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred 5 years of FAS 109 experience required Bachelors Degree required CPA or Masters in Tax preferredSpecial Requirements: Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal and project management skills. Ability to clearly and concisely explain technical information to all levels within the company and to external IRS personnel through both written and verbal communications. Ability to work with business personnel and spot issues. Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the tax department and to build professional relationships within the company Computer proficiency for typical tax and financial software and query activity, preferably with knowledge of CORPTax, Microsoft Office suite of products and Peoplesoft. Energized by fast-paced, dynamic business and transactional environment. Self-motivated, successful with limited supervision and capable of re-evaluating tasks to maximize tax benefits and efficiencies for the company. Possesses excellent time management skills to complete all responsibilities in accordance with established deadlines. Energy Future Holdings is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Senior Tax Analyst II - Tax Specialist Company: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Location: Plano, TX Description: Acts as advisor to HP s global functions on tax matters. Advises businesses on how to reduce tax liabilities, sets up compliance procedures, and communicates frequently with senior business leaders. Leads various tax planning activities and research including estimated tax forecasts and other projects that involve a high degree of complexity. Leads lower level personnel on priority projects in both the tax compliance and accounting areas. Leads research and documents company-wide tax systems. Responds to notices from various tax authorities and interacts directly with tax authorities on a regular basis. Interacts and deals directly with external tax advisors to HP. Leads or contributes to solution and strategy development on a global and/or business-wide level. Typically partners with internal clients at the Vice President (VP)-level. Works across different functions and levels within the organization. Tax Specialist Directs and sets the organization s Tax Policy, participates with other business units in planning the organization s activities in all phases of its business operations to maximize after tax profits and resulting cash flows. Organizes and directs the tax research and tax compliance activities. This role oversees the preparation and review of tax returns and related reports to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax statues and regulations by properly interpreting tax laws and regulations to minimize tax liability to the company.

Job Title: Payroll Tax Manager Job Company: PepsiCo Location: Plano, TX Description: This position is responsible for ensuring that PepsiCo is compliant filing local, state and federal annual withholding taxes of $1.4Bn, responding to audit requests from any of 1,700 registrations (i.e. State of New York, City of Denver, IRS, etc) and proactively identifying areas of weakness and improving both PepsiCo and Hewitt's processes to mitigate future audit exposure. - Identify, define and lead process improvements across PepsiCo Divisions and with Hewitt to minimize tax withholding audit exposure - Partner with Hewitt to ensure payroll tax withholdings, payments and filings are accurate, meet regulatory compliance, and have appropriate audit support - Lead audit responses for local, state and federal payroll tax audits, utilizing key learnings to improve or change current processes - Respond to mandatory ad hoc reporting and audit requests from various non-tax agencies such as state and federal labor departments - Partner with Corporate Tax and PepsiCo Compensation to ensure proper taxation of executives including EID, RSU, auto allowance and bonus transactions - Make and communicate appropriate decisions on nonstandard employee tax profiles such as commuters, workfrom-home, retirees, and non registered work states - Interpret new and changing tax legislation to communicate executive summaries to division controllers and planning teams - Provide insight and analysis of unemployment taxes utilizing our relationship with TALX - Manage the vendor relationship with the unemployment tax division of TALX corporation - Respond to, resolve and provide future solutions for payroll tax issues, escalating specific problems as necessary - Build strong working relationships with corporate tax, division finance, compensation, and the Hewitt teams - Support PepsiCo's payroll agenda including the pursuit of harmonization opportunities and supporting the SAP implementation for the payroll/HRMS system - Lead payroll aspects of tax FEIN initiatives to include restructures and new FEIN set ups - Participate as a PepsiCo payroll tax representative in governance meetings analyzing and providing information for decision making, reaching out to key stakeholders to understand requirements, facilitating discussions, and providing guidance/definition of payroll tax processes and issues Requirements: This position is challenging due to the size and complexity of payroll tax requirements across multiple PepsiCo divisions with multiple data interchanges between PepsiCo HR, employees, Hewitt, PFSS and Treasury. PepsiCo has almost 40 FEINs and 1,700 registrations in state and local agencies.College degree and/or CPA/CPP required. Five years of payroll tax experience required. This job will be based in Plano, TX. Relocation is not available. Travel will be required.Other skills and abilities include: - 5+ years of payroll tax experience - College degree and/or CPA/CPP required - Ability to analyze and design business processes - Ability to analyze and define data requirements - Ability to identify trends - Ability to work well in a fast paced environment - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Facilitation of decision making (possible solutions, pros/cons, alignment) - Demonstrates solid accounting and tax knowledge Job ID: 27045

Job Title: Senior Tax Manager Company: Maxim Integrated Products Location: Dallas, TX Description: This position will report to the Corporate Tax Director and will primarily be responsible for the following: Completion of quarterly/annual corporate income tax provisions and drafting tax language for the SEC Form 10Qs and 10Ks Quantification of FIN 48 tax reserves Ensure that Sarbanes-Oxley income tax controls are effective and being followed Review and administration of transfer pricing issues Assist in the preparation and review of Federal and State corporate income tax returns Administration of Federal and State corporate income tax audits Completion of quarterly tax forecasts for inclusion in overall financial forecasts Administration of tax aspects of U.S. expatriate assignments Review and approval of foreign tax payments Research corporate tax issues Special projects, including acquisitions & the development of tax planning ideas Assist on sales & use tax special projects Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting 8 + years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting or industry (preferably manufacturing) Advanced MS Excel skills Certified Public Accountant or MS - Tax Preferred Qualifications: Experience with VantageTax corporate tax return software Experience with SAP, Essbase and MS Access International tax experience Performance Skills: Must possess strong oral and written communication skills Must possess strong documentation and organizational skills Must be able to work effectively under tight deadlines Must be detail oriented Other: Although this job is titled as "Manager" it currently has no direct reports Given the small size of the Corporate Tax Department the candidate must be willing to assist with the preparation of any type of tax compliance filing during busy periods Maxim is an EEO/AA Employer

Job Title: Tax Manager CPA For Public Accounting Firm Company: Location: Garland, TX Description: Company: Cybercoders.com Position Title: Tax Manager CPA For Public Accounting Firm Job Code: Job Location: Garland, TX Description: Tax Manager CPA For Public Accounting Firm Tax Manager CPA for Public Accounting Firm Tax Manager, CPA, Tax, General Accounting, GL, Financial Statements, Strong team builder. Skills Required Tax Manager, CPA, Accounting Degree, General Accounting, Financial Statements, Great PC Skills, Strong team builder We're looking for a superstar Tax Manager with experience running a large tax group to work with a terrific blend of clients at a great North Dallas area Public Accounting Firm. Are you a Senior Tax Manager with a CPA and minimum of seven years experience in public accounting who has been with a local or national firm for a few years and would like to be part of a great team that believes you need to have a life beyond accounting? We're looking for a talented Tax Manager to join a great regional CPA firm working with large local real estate development, construction, manufacturing, for profit and nonprofit client companies. Our ideal candidate is a high energy CPA with a can-do attitude and solid, hands on, technical accounting and tax skills, and strong oral and written communication skills. Will manage a large tax group that handles a variety of local clients in a great work environment that offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Requirements: ~ 7-10 years with a medium sized CPA firm. ~ Accounting Degree and a Texas CPA. ~ Strong Tax and general accounting background ~ Solid PC and top notch communication skills! Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Full-time Duration: Not specified. Travel: Not specified. # of Openings: 1 Location: Garland, TX Salary/Rate: $90k - $130k Reference: 37605392 : JSFM-TMDT Posted: 8/17/2010 Cybercoders.com Other jobs with this company. Attention: Recruiter Email: Send an email to Cybercoders.com Register to View aid:29336128Ad ID: 5410332

Job Title: International Tax Manager or Director Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Job Title: International Tax Manager or Director JobId: 04080-112299 City: San Antonio State: TX Zip Code: 78230 Description: Corporation with multi-billion revenues and expanded international operations seeks a Tax Director or experienced Tax Manager with recent and significant International Tax and FAS109 experience. Dynamic and challenging position with a great work environment and supporting team. One of the favorite employers of San Antonio, call us to find out more. Need is immediate. Relocation assistance is available.

Job Title: ****************** ASSITANT MANAGER - TAX CREDIT EXP. REQ'D Company: Location: Dallas, TX Description: National Management Company has an opening for an Assistant Property Manager. This is a full time position and will be available immediately. Our beautiful apartment community services residents that are 55+ and has 240 units. REQUIREMENTS: * Must have Tax Credit experience * At least (1) year experience as an Assistant Manager on an apartment complex * Willing to work on Saturday We prefer if you have OneSite experience. Looking to interview and hire right away. Please make sure to detail where you received your Tax Credit experience in your response to be considered for this position.

Job Title: Manager, Tax Controversy Services Company: KPMG Location: Dallas, TX Description: At KPMG we run our firm just as effectively as we support and strengthen our clients' businesses. That means hiring talented people to help develop and manage our brand, publish our thought leadership, control our finances, run our IT infrastructure, and support our professionals in the field. There are great opportunities to build your career within our business. KPMG is a great place to build your career. We are currently seeking a Manager in Tax Controversy Services to join us in our Dallas office.Tax Controversy Services: . KPMG's Tax Controversy Services (TCS) professionals help companies understand, anticipate, and strategically respond to the IRS, from the beginning of a controversy to its final resolution. Many of our TCS professionals have been directly involved in developing and litigating precedent-setting tax cases, assisting with the implementation of IRS compliance programs, establishing tax policy, and drafting new legislation. Responsibilities: Represent clients before the IRS, at various levels of their IRS controversy from examination through appeals and into post appeals mediation and arbitration May represent clients in Fast Track proceedings, Early Referral proceedings, and Pre Filing Agreement submissions General involvement and management of IRS audits, which includes responding to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and other exam related matters Prepare Protests to Thirty Day Letters and represent clients at the Appeals level Assist in the delivery of Research Credit services Specific knowledge of transfer pricing issues and resolution processes is extremely helpful. (Competent Authority proceedings, APAs) Build awareness of opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients Recognize, research and recommend resolution of moderate to complex tax issues Assist clients with voluntary disclosures to the IRS to correct compliance erros involving missed filings, withholding tax errors and other similar issues Review penalty abatement request letters and assist in the execution of penalty abatement services in state and federal penalty cases Develop, motivate and train staff level team membersQualifications: Five years of tax experience performing tax research, representing clients in federal controversies and providing technical advice on tax issues.. (if a government attorney, experience in representing the government position in federal tax matters) Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university Licensed CPA or attorney Experience working for or dealing with the government in the tax controversy space or controversy experience in another public accounting firm, law firm and/or corporate controversy experience Strong understanding of the operations of the IRS, its procedures and its processes Excellent research and writing skills with the ability to articulate complex tax issues and position Extremely strong communication and public speaking skills; Ability to interact and communicate with clients. Ability to develop solid working relationships with others.KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 21958.Follow us on Twitter:http://twitter.com/KPMGhttp://twitter.com/KPMGTAXKPMG. A great place to build your career.No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. 2010 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved.

Job Title: Tax Manager Company: AUSTIN Finance Location: Austin, TX Description: Established and growing Austin public accounting firm is searching for a Tax Manager to add to the team. This is a great opportunity to join one of the top firms in Austin in a position with partnership potential. Individual will be responsible for maintaining client relations, preparation and review of individual, partnership, trust, and corporate tax returns, supervision of staff, tax research, firm development, etc. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and active CPA are required. At least 5 years of public accounting is necessary, as well as strong communication skills and understanding of relevant tax issues. Interested and qualified candidates, please submit a Word version of your resume to Register to View with "Tax Manager" in the subject line.

Job Title: Tax Manager - Incredible Opportunity Company: PLANO Location: Plano, TX Description: Tax Manager - Incredible OpportunityRobert Half Finance & Accounting has teamed up with a successful, publicly traded company in North Dallas for a Tax Manager. The Tax Manager will be a part of a growing and stable organization that is looking to hire top talent motivated to learn and grow. The Tax Manager will manage 2 staff people and will be responsible for the federal and state income and franchise taxes. This person must be able to prepare corporate and partnership returns in accordance with FAS 109 and Fin 48. The tax manager will also analyze financial transactions and how they impact taxes. This person must have experience with one of the following softwares: Tax Stream, Vertex or Vantage Tax Software.For CONFIDENTIAL consideration please contact Register to View InformationLocation: PLANO, TXJob ID: 04010-127829Experience: - BBA in Accounting- Must be a CPA- Must have strong federal and state income tax experience- Must have experience in one of the following: Tax Stream, Vertex, VantageUnit: Robert Half Finance & Accounting