Tax Analyst

Summary

The Tax Analyst is highly involved with the tax compliance activities for Hemlock Semiconductor entities, focusing on operational support for federal and state income tax returns for Hemlock partnerships, sales & use tax reporting, property tax returns, and engagement in other tax accounting matters. The Tax Analyst works closely with the Tax Manager to ensure all Hemlock tax compliance processes are operating effectively.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate annual federal partnership and state income tax filings, including 1065 and K1’s, for all Hemlock Semiconductor entities, providing supporting workpapers and appropriate support to preparer as well as reviewing final returns prior to filing.
• Calculate and document the appropriate tax accounting entries to be made on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for US GAAP results.

• Prepare tax footnotes for annual Hemlock financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate sales & use tax returns and property tax returns are filed and payment remitted to taxing authorities
• Maintain tax fixed asset ledgers to support proper incentive coding, depreciation keys, and basis adjustments. 
• Manage work of external tax consultants for tax opinions and operational support as needed to support tax incentives claimed.   
• Support request fulfilment for various tax-related audit matters
• Update transfer pricing documentation and perform annual analysis.
• Engage with teams outside of Finance organization to provide training & support for tax-related topics (e.g., SAP sales & use tax coding)
• Identify and develop workflows for tax process improvements. 

Skills

• Practical experience in tax accounting and partnership income tax return preparation
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SAP.
• Able to build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external contacts.
• Experienced at effective problem-solving in unclear situations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Solid work ethic, sensitivity to deadlines, committed to getting the job done
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision while keeping her/his supervisor adequately informed

Minimum Required Education/Certification

• An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA is a plus

Required Work Experience

• 5 - 7 years of professional tax-related experience or 3+ years of Big 4 tax experience.

Behaviors

• Unquestionable integrity
• Establishes and adheres to very high standards of personal and professional excellence.
• Detail-oriented with an inquisitive mind
• Possesses a can-do attitude, shows initiative and maintains strong sense of urgency for critical deadlines
• Strong focus on teamwork, is appreciative of the differences in people and cultures, and strives to leverage relationships for the benefit of HSC

Environment/Working Conditions

The individual in this environment often works at a fast pace with minimum to moderate supervision. The requirements of the business may cause frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

     Must be able to:

• Complete multiple tasks and see them through completion.
• Work independently, with excellent time management and judgment in prioritization skills.
• React rapidly to evolving issues and dynamic scheduling situations with utmost discretion.
• Collaborate effectively in team, department, or other work group situations.