Senior Tax Analyst

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

As Senior Tax Analyst will be part of a core tax group with deep focus on accounting for income taxes (strategic, annual plan, quarterly reporting and accounting implications of restructuring). Basic accounting skills, attention to details, and ability to work as part of a team are necessary for this position. Today, Solenis tax functions include dedicated tax professionals residing in four different jurisdictions who oversee all aspects of direct and indirect income taxes globally. As a tax team we strive for achieving motivating professional environment which is respectful to individual member’s personal interests and commitments.

As Senior Tax Analyst you will report into the Tax Manager and will be responsible for the below:

Tax Provision:

• Prepare and review quarterly/annual global income tax provision calculations under ASC 740 via OneSource Tax Provision and associated workpapers.
• Maintain complex quarterly/annual FIN48 and APB23 calculations.
• Produce and reconcile tax journal entries and footnote disclosures for quarterly and annual financial statement reporting.
• Analyze and reconcile global legal entity income tax accounts and tax attributes on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Calculate and review domestic and foreign return to provision adjustments based on recently filed tax returns.
• Assist with implementation and execution of Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance.

Tax Compliance:

• Liaise with external service providers for the preparation and review of
  • domestic federal, state, and local annual income/franchise returns and supporting workpapers.
  • domestic research and development credit analysis.
  • foreign income tax returns in several North American countries.
• Calculate and file quarterly federal and state estimated tax payments and extensions.
• Prepare federal and state tax forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Maintain tax depreciation books, including quarterly reconciliation to the financial depreciation books.
• Coordinate with outside service provider on various indirect tax returns and issues (e.g., sales, and property tax).
• Research and document tax return-related issues as necessary.
• Complete of special tax projects as assigned.

Transfer Pricing:

• Coordinate data gathering with external service provider to aid in the preparation of local transfer pricing documentation files.
• Assist in calculation of intercompany transaction schedules and related true ups.

Other:

• Interface and collaborate with various Finance teams.
• Collaborate on tax accounting and compliance with global tax team.
• Oversee adherence to the organization’s tax policies and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with concentration in Business or Accounting preferred.
• 3-6 years of tax experience in a Big 4 firm, national public accounting firm, or large multinational corporate tax department
• Experience in a tax provision system, ideally OneSource
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced ever changing environment
• Strong understanding of tax concepts.

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]