Tax Accountant

Description

Job Description:

The Leidos Corporate Tax Department is seeking a Tax Accountant to join our team of tax professionals supporting our Corporate Office. This position will report to the Tax Manager.

This position is eligible for 100% remote / telework from anywhere in the continental US.

The Tax Accountant will be part of the Corporate Tax team and will assist in all aspects of the preparation of the worldwide income tax provision.  The Tax Accountant will also assist the Company’s external service providers to ensure successful completion of all income tax compliance, including coordinating with internal teams to gather relevant data. The Candidate should be a strong communicator, detail oriented, a team player who enjoys tax and is interested in being part of an organization committed to continuous growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing the income tax provision and related financial statement disclosures on a quarterly and annual basis, including foreign tax provisions and provision-to-return adjustments
• Prepare various supporting analyses for the income tax provision, including valuation allowance and uncertain tax positions
• Gather evidence and support related to internal controls and making sure the Company adheres to SOX protocols
• Assist external auditors in completing their review each reporting period
• Prepare and analyze monthly tax account reconciliations and related adjusting journal entries
• Maintain tax calendar and ensure filings are made timely
• Gather and analyze data from various systems (general ledger, contracts, etc.) and Corporate Accounting to provide to external service providers
• Coordinate with external service providers to prepare federal, state and foreign income tax filings, including extensions and estimates throughout the year
• Review various state and foreign income tax returns prepared by external service providers
• Assist in tracking and processing tax payments in a timely manner
• Assist in responding to federal, state and international tax notices and audits

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax or related field and minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in accounting (corporate/public); OR Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or relevant field and 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience
• Prior experience with corporate income tax provisioning is required

• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax principles, practices, and procedures

• A quick learner who is flexible and willing to take on new challenges and roles
• Energetic and have a high sense of urgency and able to prioritize workload in order to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• A high level of confidence and integrity, detail oriented, creative and self-motivated, able to take a hands-on approach to problem solving and a team player with a positive attitude
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Must be comfortable with virtual communications and working with geographically disparate groups
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Master’s Degree in Taxation/Certified Public Accountant
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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