Tax Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026.
Overview
The Tax Analyst will perform duties and have responsibilities for the income tax cycle for PepsiCo’s Gatorade and Quaker divisions. The expectations for this role include preparing the forecast of the effective tax rate, aid in the calculation of the income tax provision, preparation of federal and state income tax compliance, research and planning, and audit defense for both federal and state income taxes.
Responsibilities
Tax Forecasting
- Preparation of the forecasted effective and cash tax rates for planning and quarterly reporting.
- Provide financial analysis to support tax planning initiatives and projects.
Tax Accounting
- Preparation of the ASC 740 calculation on a quarterly and year end reporting basis.
- Verify tax accounting accuracy and maintain policies and procedures.
- Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Research and Planning
- Identify and support initiatives to deliver the lowest sustainable effective tax rate.
- Support projects which will reduce the current cash tax rate.
- Work with tax planning group to properly report transactions and communicate relevant tax data to facilitate planning efforts.
Tax Compliance
- Preparation of the federal income tax returns for Gatorade and Quaker entities included in the consolidated PepsiCo, Inc. filing. Research complex tax return issues that arise.
- Preparation of the separate state income and franchise tax returns for the Gatorade and Quaker businesses and the assigned PepsiCo state income tax unitary filings.
- Preparation of the Gatorade and Quaker provision to return calculation and the federal and state deferred studies.
- Prepare documentation and responses to federal audit requests.
- Assist with Gatorade and Quaker state & local income and franchise tax audits as well as assigned unitary state audits.
Team Member
- Proactively work with team members by creating a positive environment.
- Build and strengthen relationships with people across the PBNA and PFNA divisions to ensure the Tax Administration Group is effectively serving our business partners.
- Participate in external tax professional groups and organizations.
- Maintain a focus on continuing to develop technical tax expertise.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $135,100.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications
- BA or BS in Accounting or Finance, Masters in Tax preferred.
- Minimum 3 years tax experience, 3-4 years of “Big 4” or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to generate creative ideas and solutions, prioritize and deliver results.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of federal and state concepts.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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