Job Abstract

Crane has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Tax Associate to join our Corporate Tax Team! This role is eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist Tax Managers with the review of the state income tax compliance function and aspects of the quarterly provision.
• Prepare the Company’s consolidated state tax returns including:

o Review and analyze all state apportionment data from all business units’ tax binders.

o Maintain nexus study analysis book in order to maintain registrations and keep withdrawals up to date as well as filing positions.

o Prepare “what if analysis” when applicable due to company mergers and or changes to state tax law.

o Review separate company / P.L. 86-272 state returns.

o Responsible for maintaining state tax payments.

• Prepare portions of the Company’s consolidated federal tax return including:

o Certain Schedule M-3 adjustments).

o Separate entity pro forma Forms 1120

o Sub-consolidated pro forma Forms 1120

o Supporting schedules, disclosures, etc.

• Utilize and maintain all state-related applications within the OneSource tax compliance software.
• Prepare state quarterly estimated tax payments and extension.
• Oversee annual report filings and Ohio CAT.
• Assist with the computation of the quarterly and year-end tax federal and state provision computations.
• Administer state/local tax audits and respond to state/local tax notices.
• Assist with the administration of OneSource tax calendar.
• Assist the tax management team with various projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years tax experience; some corporate tax preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with an advanced degree and/or CPA desirable.
• Experience with Hyperion.
• Experience handling federal and state tax audits desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both oral and written.

*Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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