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The Role
Supports state income tax operations across audits, planning, transactions, compliance, and provision. Researches and models multistate tax issues, prepares audit responses, evaluates settlement scenarios, reviews apportionment calculations, supports acquisitions and tax due diligence, and collaborates with internal teams and state revenue departments to resolve tax matters.
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Position Overview:
The Senior Tax Analyst role supports the state income tax function across audits, planning, transactions, compliance and provision. This role provides broad exposure to Cox's lines of business and works collaboratively with teams throughout the Tax Department.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred
USD 89,400.00 - 134,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
The Senior Tax Analyst role supports the state income tax function across audits, planning, transactions, compliance and provision. This role provides broad exposure to Cox's lines of business and works collaboratively with teams throughout the Tax Department.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Cox state income tax function using strategic and analytical skills.
- Research and model state income tax issues arising from planning initiatives, transactions, audits, compliance requirements, and legislative changes.
- Prepare and review responses to state audit information requests and notices, evaluate audit reports, and model potential settlement scenarios.
- Prepare and review multistate and unitary apportionment calculations, including analysis of planning initiatives and transaction impacts.
- Support acquisitions by assisting with state tax due diligence and with post-acquisition integration activities.
- Assist in analysis and implementation of strategic state planning concepts.
- Collaborate with internal departments and state Departments of Revenue to gather and provide data, respond to inquiries, and resolve state tax issues.
- Work on various projects related to newly created, dissolved or acquired entities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field
- Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and tax return preparation software (OneSource)
- Excellent analytical, technical, written and oral communications skills. Ability to lead and prioritize multiple assignments and consistently deliver thorough, accurate work with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and manage responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation.
Preferred
- Degree in related discipline is strongly desired (e.g., Bachelor's degree in Accounting)
- Two to four years of experience in tax
- Experience with automation and data analytics tools is preferred
- CPA/Master's degree and Big 4 experience preferred
USD 89,400.00 - 134,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and four years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with tax return preparation software, specifically OneSource
- Strong analytical, technical, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to lead and prioritize multiple assignments while delivering accurate work with attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate, take initiative, and manage responsibilities independently
- Degree in a related discipline, such as Accounting
- Two to four years of tax experience
- Experience with automation and data analytics tools
- CPA, Master's degree, and Big Four experience
- Currently authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options, preventive care, prescription coverage, telehealth, and dental/vision are highlighted alongside HSA/FSA support. Feedback suggests coverage quality and affordability are strengths for many.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is repeatedly emphasized, and the employer match is often viewed as a notable advantage. Feedback suggests this is a potentially valuable long-term financial benefit.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption assistance, and subsidized backup childcare form a broad family-support offering. Feedback suggests these programs are a meaningful differentiator for caregivers.
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What We Do
Cox Enterprises is a family-owned enterprise spanning 125+ years of innovation. Through our diverse network of businesses, our people are shaping the future with bold thinking, cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right. Across a range of industries — including automotive, agriculture, cleantech, journalism and more — we’re building a better future for this generation and the next. Make your mark at Cox!
Why Work With Us
Founded in 1898, Cox Enterprises is a community of kind, grounded individuals who work together to drive positive change across vital industries. At Cox, employees experience meaningful work, great benefits, work-life balance and a supportive team environment, plus ample opportunities for career growth across our family of businesses.
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