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We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.\nDo you dare to reinvent the future of education?\nAt Cengage, we are harnessing the power of tech to build a future where all learners have the tools and confidence to achieve their goals.\nAs a Cengage employee, you will pioneer redefining the way people learn. Collaborating with the best of the best, you will feel challenged and encouraged to do breakthrough work. With the support of our united team, there is no limit to what you can imagine, build and set in motion.\nWhat You’ll Do Here:\nThe Tax Analyst position will report to the International Tax Manager and spend approximately 70% of their time preparing the U.S. international income tax provisions and compliance and approximately 30% of their time preparing the U.S. federal and state income tax provisions and compliance. The candidate will also research solutions to tax issues and assist with tax planning projects. Prior U.S. international tax and/or U.S. federal/state income tax experience is required. The ideal candidate will possess a tax foundation and a proven curiosity about further developing expertise in international, federal and state income tax matters. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a world-class tax organization where training and professional development are a core focus, and where there are significant opportunities to assume greater responsibilities and advance expertly over time. We are open to bringing someone in as a Sr. Tax Analyst, depending on their prior relevant work experience.\nResponsibilities\nPrepare quarterly and annual U.S. international income tax provisions, including foreign valuation allowance, Subpart F and GILTI income, 163(j), earnings & profits, foreign tax pools, APB 23, and UTP analyses.\nAssist with the review and management of quarterly and annual non-U.S. income tax provisions, including AETR calculations, rate reconciliations, and account roll-forwards.\nPrepare the U.S. international income tax compliance for foreign entities, including Subpart F and GILTI income, 163(j), earnings & profits, intercompany transactions, and all related forms, disclosures and schedules, and related audit support.\nAssist with the preparation of BEPS calculations and global filings, analyses, and related documentation (e.g., Pillar Two, CbCR, etc.).\nPrepare state income tax provision workpapers and state income tax returns and related workpapers.\nPrepare federal income tax provision workpapers and federal income tax returns and related workpapers, as needed.\nResearch tax technical issues (federal, state, and international) and write related supporting memorandums, incorporating both the appropriate tax treatment as well as alternate positions.\nAssist with tax planning implementation projects, as needed.\nAssist with the identification and implementation of tax department improvements to ensure accuracy and adequate documentation of all tax calculations, reports, and filings.\nEnsure the Company’s tax files are well-organized, accurately maintained and available to address audit examination issues.\nSkills You Will Need Here\nBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.\nMasters in Tax or Accounting and CPA, preferred.\n2 to 4 years of U.S. federal/state income tax and/or U.S. international income tax compliance and provision preparation.\nProficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.\nExperience with OneSource tax compliance software, strongly preferred.\nExperience with tax provision software is a plus.\nExperience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion or similar platforms is a plus.\nExperience with data analytics and automation tools, including Power Query, Power BI, and/or Alteryx is a plus.\nMust be detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.\nSelf-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in an effective and respectful manner with peers and management.\nAbility to work successfully in a team environment.\nAbility to assist with the management of tax filings and projects on a day-to-day basis and complete them within appropriate time periods with expected results.\nExperience with tax research software (BNA, RIA Checkpoint, CCH).\nCengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.\nCengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at .\nAbout Cengage\nCengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.\nCompensation\nAt Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.\nThe full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. 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