Tax Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports income tax reconciliations and returns. Supports direct tax audits and projects by gathering data, conducting tax research and addressing questions. 
• Executes projects related to the application of tax law. 
• Collects, analyzes and summarizes tax information which would be used for purposes of preparing income tax returns, US tax reporting compliance and related tax projects.
• Preparation of reports supporting positions taken on income tax returns as well as US income tax provisions and related tax projects. 
• Other day-to-day tax-related matters and reporting related assignments or ad-hoc projects delegated by manager.

Competencies:

• Financial Regulations Acumen - Evaluates applicable regulations for the financial area of focus, such as tax, accounting to ensure underlying transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable regulations; explains key requirements and purpose of regulations and implications to the business to inform and educate relevant stakeholders.
• Tax Based Modeling and Computation - Performs income tax provision computations, tax return calculations and tax modeling considering the relevant business facts and assumptions.
• Tax Technical Analysis - Leverages various tax-technical resources by researching applicable regulations, tax code, and case law to ensure taxes recorded in compliance with regulation.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Being resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting/Tax/Laws required. Certified Tax Agent, Chartered Accountant or similar certification is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 3-4 year tax experience required. Tax working experience in Big 4 is preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication in English.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.