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Inspire Brands Tax Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia
Responsible for completing projects under all assigned areas of tax compliance, reporting and IRS audit defense for the purpose of ensuring compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and self-review tax returns and related workpapers including: the consolidated return, the federal proformas, quarterly estimated tax payments, extensions and amended returns as necessary for the Company.
Prepare federal taxable income estimates with supporting workpapers for purposes of the annual and quarterly financial statements. Responsible for computing, estimating or projecting components of federal taxable income, including estimates of permanent and temporary differences, tax attributes, and related true ups. Assist with the maintenance of the tax software tool (OneSource Tax Provision & Income Tax). Maintain the master chart of accounts and data sets for both provision and compliance purposes.
Assist with the OneSource Tax Provision to OneSource Income Tax transfer process for tax return purposes. Assist with OneSource Income Tax binder maintenance and roll-over. Initiate the development and implementation of practices for efficient collection of information for the calculation of federal taxable income and the preparation of returns.
Assist with and maintain the development and implementation of practices for efficient collection of information using Power Query and other automation tools.
Research and document the Company’s tax return positions and exposures with regard to the consolidated return, general tax, fixed assets, accounting methods, tax attributes and tax shelter disclosures. Assist with the quarterly evaluations of legislative developments, transactions, tax planning and uncertain tax benefits.
Provide technical assistance with regard to IRS practice and procedure and assist in defending the Company’s tax positions during IRS audits and in responding to IRS notices. Maintain IRS audit and notice logs.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum requirement includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CPA and/or Masters of Taxation are preferred.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION :
At least 1-2 years’ experience in a work environment dealing with large corporate tax affairs which may be in industry, Big 4 accounting firm or similar surroundings.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES :
Excellent computer skills including experience with accounting and tax software, MS Office software, and Microsoft Power BI suite
Knowledge of accounting principles
Knowledge of corporate tax law
Project management skills and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines
Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Initiative
Ability to research
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a team environment with collaboration
Must conduct himself/herself in a professional, respectful, and appropriate manner at all times
Strong organizational skills
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES:
Experience with Oracle
Experience with OneSource Software – Tax Provision and Income Tax
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong financial analysis skills
Effective planning skills
Innovation and creativity
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.