Responsibilities
- Prepare various book to tax adjustments
- Prepare/review federal proforma corporate income tax returns for consolidated group
- Prepare/review state income tax & franchise returns
- Prepare/review Federal and State Extensions & Estimated Payments
- Prepare/review annual tax provisions
- Assist in quarter-end reporting process
- Prepare and maintain the US ASC 740-10 (FIN 48) summary and rollforward; communicate related SAP entries to appropriate accounting team
- Perform account reconciliation for tax accounts in accordance with Celanese Policies and Procedures
- Assist with resolving federal and state notices
- Assist with various state audits
- Perform research and analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting principles and concepts
- Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations
- Experience preparing corporate federal income tax returns (Form 1120)
- Experience working with large, consolidated corporate tax groups
- Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, modeling, and large dataset management)
- Experience performing account reconciliations
- Understanding of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Strong research skills related to corporate tax issues
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- 4-6 years of Income Tax experience (mainly Corporations)
- Experience in a Fortune 500 company and/or public accounting firm preferred
- Familiarity with SAP, BCS, and/or BPC systems preferred
- CPA preferred
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting principles and concepts
- Solid understanding of U.S. federal income tax laws and regulations
- Experience preparing corporate federal income tax returns, including Form 1120
- Experience working with large, consolidated corporate tax groups
- Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, modeling, and large dataset management
- Experience performing account reconciliations
- Understanding of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Strong research skills related to corporate tax issues
- Detail-oriented organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Collaborative communication and teamwork skills
- 4-6 years of primarily corporate income tax experience
- Experience in a Fortune 500 company or public accounting firm
- Familiarity with SAP, BCS, and/or BPC systems
- CPA certification
Celanese Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Celanese and has not been reviewed or approved by Celanese.
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Retirement Support — Plan design includes company retirement contributions and a 401(k) match, supporting long-term savings. Financial planning options and structured retirement programs further reinforce this strength.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental-health resources, complemented by HSAs/FSAs, EAP, and wellness initiatives. Plans are often regarded as competitive overall, with particularly favorable aspects called out for HSA support and supplemental coverages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and two paid volunteer days are available, alongside parental leave in select regions. These offerings extend flexibility beyond core insurance and retirement benefits.
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What We Do
Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information, visit www.celanese.com. For Celanese product news about our Engineered Materials offerings, follow @CelaneseEngineeredMaterials on LinkedIn.
