Tax Analyst III

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our tax team as a Tax Analyst III, where you'll have an important role in managing complex tax compliance and reporting activities across our organization. You'll leverage your expertise to prepare and review tax returns, optimize tax strategies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international regulations. This position offers opportunities to work on diverse tax projects, from corporate income tax compliance to international tax matters, while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Working with finance teams, you'll analyze tax data, prepare detailed documentation, and provide strategic tax consulting services. You'll manage tax audits, maintain relationships with tax authorities, and help implement process improvements that enhance our tax operations' efficiency and accuracy. This role offers opportunities for professional growth while working with advanced tax technologies and methodologies.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in tax or accounting, preferably in public accounting or corporate tax department
• Preferred Fields of Study: Accounting, Tax, or related field
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred
• CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) or equivalent professional qualification preferred for international positions
• Strong knowledge of corporate income tax principles and international tax concepts
• Proficiency in tax compliance software such as OneSource Income Tax, DataFlow, and Workpapers
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Experience preparing federal, state, and local tax returns and supporting documentation
• Knowledge of international tax forms (5471, 8858, 8865) and concepts (GILTI, BEAT, FDII)
• Ability to analyze complex tax data and identify optimization opportunities
• Strong project management skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual skills preferred for international positions
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment