The Role
The Senior Tax Analyst prepares and reviews US federal and state income tax returns, manages tax provisions, supports tax planning initiatives, and assists in audits while aiming for process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Locations: Houston (8801)
Business Units: Central
About the Job: Full Time
Job Function
The Income Tax Senior Analyst will support the company’s global income tax function, with a primary focus on US federal and state income tax compliance, provision, and tax planning. This role is ideal for a candidate with prior public accounting experience who is looking to apply strong technical skills in a dynamic corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
Income Tax Compliance
Income Tax Provision (ASC 740)
Tax Planning & Support
Audit & Controversy
Process Improvement
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Us
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Business Units: Central
About the Job: Full Time
Job Function
The Income Tax Senior Analyst will support the company’s global income tax function, with a primary focus on US federal and state income tax compliance, provision, and tax planning. This role is ideal for a candidate with prior public accounting experience who is looking to apply strong technical skills in a dynamic corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
Income Tax Compliance
- Prepare and review US federal, state, and local income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments
- Coordinate with external advisors on compliance matters and filings
- Analyze book-to-tax differences and maintain supporting workpapers
Income Tax Provision (ASC 740)
- Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740
- Calculate current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions
- Assist with tax disclosures for financial statements
Tax Planning & Support
- Support tax planning initiatives, including entity structuring, intercompany transactions, and M&A activities
- Assist with transfer pricing coordination and intercompany documentation
- Research and analyze technical tax issues; draft memos and recommendations
Audit & Controversy
- Support income tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities
- Prepare audit-ready documentation and respond to information requests
- Assist with managing tax authority correspondence and notices
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and documentation
- Assist with automation and enhancement of tax compliance and provision workflows
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5+ years of income tax experience, including public accounting firm experience (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
- Strong knowledge of US federal income tax; state and international exposure a plus
- Experience with ASC 740 income tax provision
- Proficiency in Excel and tax compliance software
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA-eligible
- Experience in a multinational or complex corporate environment
- Exposure to transfer pricing, tax planning, or international tax concepts
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
Why Join Us
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-5+ years of income tax experience, including public accounting firm experience
- Strong knowledge of US federal income tax
- Experience with ASC 740 income tax provision
- Proficiency in Excel and tax compliance software
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- CPA or CPA-eligible
- Experience in a multinational or complex corporate environment
- Exposure to transfer pricing, tax planning, or international tax concepts
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
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The Company
What We Do
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) is the world's largest electronics manufacturer and a leading technological solution provider, established in Taiwan in 1974. It leverages expertise in software and hardware to integrate manufacturing systems with emerging technologies, expanding into electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics, with a focus on AI, semiconductors, and next-generation communications.
