Tax Analyst

Location: Hershey, PA

Department: Tax / Finance

Summary of Role:

As a member of Hershey Tax, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of an industry-leading consumer products company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands and remarkable people. This is an exciting chance to join Hershey Tax in a very visible role within the organization while gaining exposure to all areas of U.S. income tax (federal and state) and specialty tax areas (compliance, accounting, audit defense).

The candidate should be a strong team player with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage and pivot among multiple projects, while also continuously striving to add insights, value, and growth to Hershey Tax. The successful candidate will expand their tax business and expertise, enabling success on both an individual and company level. The position will report to a Sr. Tax Manager/Tax Manager.

Role Responsibilities:

U.S. Federal Tax Compliance

• Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and annual extensions
• Prepare federal tax return for all U.S. entities, including:
  
  
  
  • maintain and update tax software mappings for trial balance accounts
  • prepare book-to-tax difference workpapers and other return documentation
  • conduct tax research on federal tax matters
  • prepare tax forms including required elections and statements
  • e-file extension and tax return using Onesource tax software
  • prepare provision to return true-up workpapers and journal entries
  
  
  
  
• Assisting with IRS audit documentation requests
• Coordinate and work with external advisors as needed

State Income Tax Compliance

• Prepare estimated income and franchise tax payments
• Prepare income and franchise tax returns (approximately 100 returns) for all U.S. entities, including:
  
  
  
  • compile apportionment data by entity
  • tax research on state tax issues (nexus, apportionment, state specific adjustments, etc.)
  • prepare tax return documentation workpapers
  • prepare all tax forms and required statements
  • e-file tax returns using Onesource tax software
  • prepare provision to return true-up workpapers and journal entries
  
  
  
  
• Assist with income and franchise tax audits
• Coordinate and work with external advisors as needed

Accounting for Income Taxes

• Review monthly account reconciliations for federal, state, and foreign income tax accounts
• Prepare and review quarterly/annual federal and state income tax provision calculations
• Calculate and document federal and state FIN48 reserve positions

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Working tax experience in federal, state, and tax accounting preferred
• Organized with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to utilize global ERP and tax systems (e.g., SAP, OneSource)
• Experience using data analytic technologies (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI)
• Excellent oral/written communication and teamwork skills
• Proficient in MS office and advanced Excel.
• Strong professional ethics and integrity

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education -
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
  • CPA (or in process)
  
  
  
  
• Experience -
  
  
  
  • At least 1-2 years of corporate tax or public accounting experience, preferred
  
  
  
  

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