FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access
to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.
Your Team's Impact
FactSet is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to join our dynamic and collaborative Global Tax Team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing the Company’s federal and state income tax returns and contributing to the consolidated tax provision process. The individual will work closely with the team on tax research, policy development, modeling, strengthening internal controls, and assisting in tax audits.
What You'll Do
- Prepare the U.S. federal income tax return (Form 1120) and supporting schedules
- Calculate and submit quarterly federal and state estimated income tax payments
- Assist with the state and local tax compliance, including preparing apportionment workpapers and state tax returns
- Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and year-end tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, as well as quarterly tax entries, reconciliations, and related tax disclosures
- Support the analysis of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowance and supporting memorandums
- Demonstrate proficiency in tax law through ongoing research and the practical application of tax knowledge in daily tasks
- Collect and organize documentation for audits, strategize audit responses, and participate in audit closures.
- Aid the implementation, maintenance, and automation of systems used in the income tax provision process to continually improve tax functions
What We're Looking For
Required Skills
- B.S. degree in Accounting required
- CPA and/or MST highly preferred
- 2+ years of corporate tax experience in a public accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department for public companies
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 as it relates to multinational corporations
- Working knowledge of U.S. federal and international tax law
- Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Tax Provision and Income Tax Software
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
- Strong technical tax accounting skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
What's In It For You
At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:
- The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
- Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
- Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
- A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
- Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
- Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.
Learn more about our benefits here.
The budgeted salary range for this position in the state of Connecticut is $90,000 - $105,000.
Company Overview:
FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify
Top Skills
What We Do
FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
For 40 years, through market changes and technological progress, our focus has always been to provide exceptional client service. From more than 60 offices in 23 countries, we’re all working together toward the goal of creating value for our clients, and we’re proud that 95% of asset managers who use FactSet continue to use FactSet, year after year.
As big as we grow, as far as we reach, and as successful as we become, we stay connected to our clients and to each other.
