Sr. Tax Analyst

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Senior Income Tax Analyst will assist management in the annual preparation and review of income tax returns, compliance-related processes, estimated tax payments, income tax accounting and federal/state tax credit program support. Additionally, the analyst will assist management with federal, state and local income tax audits. The analyst will be responsible for keeping abreast of changing income tax laws and issues relative to our industry and organization.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Income Tax Compliance - Prepares annual income tax return supporting workpapers and tax calculations for federal, state, and international jurisdiction filings. Reviews and prepares timely responses for all federal and state income tax notices

- Fixed Assets - Supervise and assist Income Tax Analyst with ongoing fixed asset projects including compliance, cost segregation, state tax adjustments, and quarterly fixed asset deferred tax review

-Tax Accounting - Prepares current and deferred tax input schedules, including the reconciliation of the income tax provision-to-tax returns, for external financial and forecast reporting purposes.

-Tax Reserves - Prepares quarterly tax reserve schedules. Reviews schedules for compliance with SOX 404 and ASC 740-10. Interfaces as needed with external auditors and other departments to communicate reserve activity

-Federal, State, and Local Income Tax Audits - Handles tax audits (including scheduling, information responses and daily auditor contact). Negotiates audit issues with taxing authorities, working under the general supervision of the Manager, Income Tax

-Income Tax Planning - Assists with the implementation and analysis of potential tax savings opportunities. Performs special research projects as required, maintains confidentiality, and communicates results effectively to management

-Foundations and Charitable - Assists with review of the Darden Restaurants Foundation grants on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance with requirements for maintenance of tax-exempt status. Prepares tax returns for the company's charitable organizations including Darden Restaurants Foundation and, Darden Dimes

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

-Minimum of 4 years tax experience in public accounting or comparable industry experience

-Knowledge of tax preparation and research software

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

-Bachelor of Science in Accounting

OTHER KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

-Ability to handle multiple priorities in an efficient manner

-Outstanding organizational skills

-Strong communication skills both verbal and written

-Attention to detail

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

-Masters in Tax or Accounting

-CPA Certification