Principal Tax Analyst - International at Westlake

Houston, Texas, United States

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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
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Requirements

  • Masters in accountancy (Preferred)
  • CPA Required (or Candidate for CPA)
  • Minimum six years’ work experience with accounting for income taxes under ASC 740. Public Accounting Experience Preferred
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with OneSource software preferred
  • Automated fixed asset depreciation system experience desirable
  • SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Prepare non-US quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions, using OneSource Tax Provision software
  • Prepare foreign return to provision adjustments
  • Assist with SOX documentation
  • Manage foreign tax compliance calendar
  • Develop and maintain tax basis balance sheets
  • Reconcile all income tax accounts for foreign operations
  • Support U.S. international tax compliance as needed
  • Have a basic understanding of transfer pricing methodologies and documentation requirements
  • Assist with transfer pricing compliance and documentation gathering
  • Prepare Form 8975 Country-by-Country Report
  • Participate in analyzing U.S. international and foreign tax issues
  • Monitor proposed and enacted U.S. international and foreign tax law reform and assist with determining tax impact
  • Assist in preparation of technical and non-technical tax research, compliance memos and summaries
  • Assist with implementation and documentation of initiatives to reduce direct and indirect taxes by working closely with local teams and tax advisors
  • Additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ASC 740OneSource Tax ProvisionExcelSOXTransfer PricingForm 8975CPA

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Principal Tax Analyst position?

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Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

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What qualifications and skills are required for this role?

A Master's in accountancy is preferred, CPA is required (or candidate for CPA), minimum six years’ experience with accounting for income taxes under ASC 740, strong Excel skills, and experience with OneSource software, SAP, and automated fixed asset depreciation systems preferred. Public accounting experience is also preferred.

What is the work environment like at Westlake?

The work environment is usually moderate noise in an office setting, with some work in operating units requiring PPE like safety glasses and hearing protection, exposure to outside elements, use of stairs and elevators, and travel.

What makes a strong candidate for the Principal Tax Analyst role?

Candidates with a Master's in accountancy, CPA certification, at least six years of ASC 740 income tax accounting experience, public accounting background, and proficiency in Excel, OneSource, SAP, and fixed asset systems stand out.

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