Tax Accountant

In the US Tax Reporting andAnalysis group, you will be responsible for US direct income taxactivities for Caterpillar Inc. and its subsidiaries with a focuson US state income tax compliance.

This experienced taxprofessional will be a valued member of a team that performscompliance and provision activities, supports special projects, andprovides support for the US income tax audits.

You will have theopportunity to expand your US direct income tax experience inmultiple tax technical areas as well as having great opportunitiesfor career progression.

The role will challenge you to combinetechnical and business knowledge to complete a high-quality workproduct, adapt to a rapidly changing legislative environment bydocumenting compliance positions and demonstrate critical thinkingskills through the implementation of controls and analysis.
TaxCompliance Management
Prepares US state income taxmodifications, work papers and returns.
Liaises with technicalspecialists to ensure appropriate preparation and review ontechnical or higher risk areas.

TaxPlanning Support and Special Projects

Analyzes and interprets proposedchanges to US tax legislations and regulations with regard to theimpact on compliance requirements, requiring in-depth experience,knowledge and judgment.
Appliestax research results to optimize enterprise tax effects.
Participates on processimprovement projects.

AuditSupport
Provides analysis for US tax audits and develops responses toinquiries from taxingauthorities

Requirements
Required

Qualifications:
Bachelor s level degree related to Accounting or an approvedcertification (CPA/CMA)
4-6years of progressively responsible tax or accounting experience atBig 4 public accounting firm and/or large multinationalmanufacturing organization

Desired

Qualifications:
Strong taxcompliance experience in US state income tax compliance
Experience with taxprocesses/systems/software (CorpTax, SAP BPC, Excel)
Demonstrate high levels ofinitiative, good judgment, and superior communication skills
Collaborative and team-orientedpersonality with the ability to build and foster relationshipsthroughout the organization Understanding of accounting andbusiness processes, and enterpriseoperations

CorporateUS tax experience (Form 1120), US State tax experience forcorporations and any experience working on Audits or interactionwith IRS is much appreciated