Senior Tax Analyst

ZEISS Group

Senior Tax Analyst at ZEISS managing tax compliance and accounting processes. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness in tax reporting and filings.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeWhite Plains • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $91,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare federal and multistate income tax returns, including separate company, consolidated, and unitary filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Calculate and prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and extension tax payments.
Maintain and manage the tax calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
Prepare and assist with filing Form 5471s, 5472s, 1042S, 1120F, and other miscellaneous tax forms.
Prepare mid-year and year-end tax provisions, including related footnotes and journal entries.
Maintain, update, and reconcile current and deferred tax accounts to ensure accuracy.
Conduct research on technical tax matters to stay informed of relevant tax laws and regulations.
Provide practical, solution-focused responses to tax issues.
Effectively communicate tax-related information verbally and in writing to both tax and non-tax personnel.
Assist with income tax audits and correspondence.
Respond promptly to notices from various tax authorities.
Take initiatives on process improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Work collaboratively with internal employees and external individuals on various projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master of Taxation preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of strong corporate tax experience from public accounting firms or large multinational corporations.
Extensive background in federal and multistate income tax compliance.
Solid tax accounting experience (ASC 740), including tax provision preparation and maintenance, and reconciliation of current and deferred tax accounts.
Comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and Word.
Experience with ONESOURCE Income Tax preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

federal income taxmultistate income taxtax returns preparationtax provision preparationtax accounting (ASC 740)reconciliation of tax accountsForm 5471Form 5472Form 1042SForm 1120F

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationinitiativeresearch skillstime managementsolution-focusedverbal communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingMaster of Taxation