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Sallie Mae Tax Analyst in Sterling, Virginia
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What You'll Contribute
This position is responsible for the preparation of assigned tasks for Federal and state tax compliance, provision and special projects
What You'll Do
Tax compliance
Prepares book-tax difference calculations as assigned
Reviews Federal pro-forma returns in OneSource Income tax software
Prepares state tax workpapers for annual returns, including state modifications and apportionment calculations
Completes state tax returns in OneSource Income tax software
Prepares quarterly state tax estimates
Tax Provision
Assists with quarterly and annual income tax provision, including:
Analyzes and reconciles income tax accounts on a monthly basis; Assist with resolution of any unreconciled differences
Prepares FIN48 analysis
Prepares quarterly state apportionment
Prepares book-tax difference calculations, both permanent and deferred
Ties-out deferred tax asset/liability balances
Prepares and records tax related journal entries
Assists with management testing of internal control procedures
Non-income state tax returns
Prepares miscellaneous non-income tax returns, including gross receipts, sales and use and personal property returns
Researches and documents non-income tax issues
Completes tax research and other special projects as assigned
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.
What You Have
Minimum Education, Skills and Experience Required
Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or related field
1-2 years of tax experience at a Big 4 or equivalent corporate experience, including experience in tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance
Strong federal and state compliance and knowledge of tax accounting (ASC 740)
Experience with Thomson OneSource tax software, including OTP. OIT and OSA
Strong computer skills with MS office software, especially Microsoft Excel, and tax research software (BNA)
Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task while working under tight deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
Experience with financial institutions
PeopleSoft (or another general ledger accounting system) experience.
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Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click https://https/www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants. https://https/www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf. Click https://https/www.salliemae.com/legal/pay-transparency-policy/ to view the U.S. Pay Transparency Policy.