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We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.\nJob Description\nYour Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc\nWhen you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.\nJob Summary\nCaterpillar is seeking aSenior Tax Analyst to joinour US Reporting & Analysis -Global Finance Services Division.\nAs a Senior Tax Analyst in the US Tax Reporting and Analysis group, you will be responsible for aspects of the U.S Consolidated Federal Income Tax return for Caterpillar Inc. and its subsidiaries. This experienced tax professional will be a valued member on a team that performs compliance and provision activities, supports special projects, and provides support for the US IRS and state income tax audits.\nYou will have the opportunity to expand your US direct income tax experience in multiple tax technical areas as well as having great opportunities for career progression. The role will challenge you to combine technical and business knowledge to complete a high-quality work product, adapt to a rapidly changing legislative environment by documenting compliance positions and demonstrate critical thinking skills through the implementation of controls and analysis.\nThe preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield Bangalore, KA -India\nWhat you will do\nTax Compliance Management & Review: Prepares US international tax returns and computations. Liaises with technical specialists to ensure appropriate preparation and review on technical or higher risk areas.\nTax Projects: Applies tax research results to optimize enterprise tax effects. Participates on process improvement projects. Participates on teams within or outside of the US Reporting and Analysis group on Global Tax initiatives.\nIRS & State Audit Support: Provides analysis for US tax audits and develops responses to inquiries from taxing authorities.\nWhat you will have:\nBachelor's level degree related to accounting or an approved certification (CPA/CMA)\n4-6 years of progressively responsible tax or accounting experience at Big 4 public accounting firm and/or large multinational manufacturing organization\nDesired Qualifications:\nStrong tax compliance experience in U.S. federal and/or international income tax compliance\nExperience with tax processes/systems/software (CorpTax, SAP BPC, Excel)\nDemonstrate high levels of initiative, good judgment, and superior communication skills\nCollaborative and team-oriented personality with the ability to build and foster relationships throughout the organization\nUnderstanding of accounting and business processes, and enterprise operations\nStrong conceptual understanding of US State taxation, along with hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing multiple US state retu\nThis position requires the candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office\nSkills desired:\nAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nAccurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.\nUtilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.\nProcesses limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.\nLearns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.\nDevelops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Working Knowledge:\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Basic Understanding:\nExplains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.\nDescribes problem reporting and escalation practices.\nUtilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.\nIdentifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area. Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization. Level Working Knowledge:\nSelects key business and technical contacts in the event of a production problem.\nWorks with a specific financial or accounting system and sub-systems.\nImplements data flows between financial and accounting systems.\nUtilizes operating requirements for the financial environment.\nCoordinates major system interfaces and criticalities. Tax Management: Knowledge of tax laws, organizational tax practices, obligations; ability to manage organization tax related issues. Level Working Knowledge:\nCollects and prepares documentation for tax filing or tax defense activities.\nWorks with applying tax law to a specific industry or line of business.\nInterprets and explains all locally relevant tax laws.\nDocuments government regulations that deal with organizational taxes.\nFollows tax accounting practices and explains the rationale behind these practices. Tax Operations: Knowledge of tax practices and regulations; ability to prepare and file federal, state and local tax returns. Level Working Knowledge:\nDocuments practices, standards and procedures for maintaining and reporting tax information.\nInterprets and explains key tax-related documents and reports.\nUtilizes basic tools to identify and gather the information necessary for preparing a tax return.\nParticipates in maintaining tax-related records for a specific area of the business.\nResolves common tax-related errors and problems. Tax Regulations: Knowledge of federal, state and local tax procedures and regulations; ability to adhere to tax regulations when filing forms as they pertain to a particular business or industry. Level Working Knowledge:\nExplains the impact of taxation on the organization's bottom line.\nPrepares basic tax forms for filing.\nAssists in analyzing tax liability in at least one area of the business.\nFollows current general tax regulations as they pertain to own industry.\nClarifies the rationale behind specific tax rates and regulations. Research Analysis: Knowledge of the concepts, methodologies and methods of research analysis; ability to locate, interpret and evaluate research findings compiled and documented by others. Level Working Knowledge:\nResearches and evaluates materials that are related to a research topic, under the guidance of a supervisor.\nReports on validity, relevance and accuracy issues.\nImplements basic research analysis methods and techniques.\nUses published information to support new research.\nAdheres to an organization's research analysis standards.\nWhat You Will Get:\nWork Life Harmony\nEarned and medical leave.\nRelocation assistance\nHolistic Development\nPersonal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe\nCareer developments opportunities with global prospects\nHealth and Wellness\nMedical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage\nEmployee mental wellness assistance program\nFinancial Wellness\nEmployee investment plan\nPay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.\nAdditional Information:\nCaterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)\nEEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.\nPosting Dates:\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply\nNot ready to apply? 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