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Join Coursera as they are looking for a Senior Tax Analyst
Overview
Salary £121000
Location United States
Expires Expires at anytime
Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 136 million registered learners as of September 30, 2023.
Coursera partners with over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.
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Job Overview
Coursera is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to become a key member of our growing team in areas of global taxation. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Tax, this hands-on role will be responsible for coordinating with external consultants on a wide variety of tax technical areas from preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions pursuant to ASC 740 to the timely filing of federal, state and international income tax returns. This role will also have exposure to indirect tax filings such as sales taxes and value-added taxes. Additionally, the incumbent will support cross-functional initiatives. This role will offer the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of tax and make a significant impact at a high growth tech company.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with external service providers to ensure timely and accurate income tax provision reporting under ASC 740.
- Assist in federal, state, and foreign income tax compliance as well as any other informational compliance requirements outsourced to external service providers.
- Assist in indirect tax returns such as GST/VAT and sales tax including monthly accruals.
- Monitor tax notices from various tax authorities and assist in audit defenses.
- Assist the transfer pricing documentation process.
- Assist with various ad-hoc projects as needed.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of progressive experience working with corporate income tax, including compliance and tax accounting in public accounting and/or a corporate tax department
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA license or Master’s degree in Tax a plus
- Demonstrated history in managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong desire to grow in tax knowledge and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based environment
If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:
U.S. Federal Taxation Specialization
Introduction to Corporate Finance
Compensation:
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base pay for this role is between $81,000 and $121,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.
