Senior Tax Accounting Analyst

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Finance

We’re currently looking for a Senior Analyst, US Tax Accounting to join our team in Nashville, TN.
This role supports the tax accounting close process through the preparation and review of tax accounting information. Prepares tax accounting schedules provided to external auditors and management, as well as prepares selected tax reporting disclosures. Prepares and reviews US tax returns and international forms and schedules, including the calculation of supporting book to tax adjustments, estimated payments and extensions. Leads special projects and carry out various tax research assignments.
*** This role is a HYBRID position in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN. ***

• Support tax accounting by conducting monthly and quarterly close activities, including reconciliation of tax general ledger accounts, preparation of income tax provisions with reconciling items and identification of potential uncertain tax positions.​

• Assist in controls process of various tax functions (developing and implementing policies, documenting positions, developing dashboards).

• Prepare reconciliation of adjustments with explanation from booked provision to filed tax returns

• Assist in evaluation of technology available to assist in various tax functions (Microsoft tools such as Microsoft Power Apps).

• Provide formal tax accounting related training (e.g. IFRS, Global Integrator, Corporate Finance instructions, etc.) to units.

• Conduct quarterly unit tax accounting teleconferences to discuss significant transactions or accounting events, law changes, etc., impacting the tax provision.

• Projects as assigned by leadership.

• Prepare and review US Federal consolidated and separate legal entity pro forma tax returns, including international forms and schedules, quarterly estimates, extensions, and amended tax return filings.

• BA/BS is  in Finance or Accounting, Economics or similar,
• CPA, MST or MBA preferred
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible work experience in public accounting or large multinational corporation
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and preferred knowledge of Power BI and Alteryx
• Prefer working knowledge of OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Income Provision, SAP and SAP SAC

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.