Tax Senior Analyst

We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results.  If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!

• The Tax Senior Analyst is responsible for all aspects of income tax reporting and compliance, including federal consolidated and state combined / unitary / separate income / franchise tax return preparation, ASC 740 calculations by period including all supporting schedules, SOX 404 process documentation, and estimated payments and tax process support.  The Tax Senior Analyst will also be responsible for the maintenance of the Company's tax technology solutions, tax software, and tax document/data systems. This comes with a guiding mandate of continuous improvement and a focus on enabling and empowering the Tax Department to achieve process efficiency, operational excellence, and insightful analytics. The Tax Senior Analyst will work with a cross-functional team of tax professionals, as well as business partners to ensure the highest level of quality in our tax compliance and reporting processes.  The Tax Senior Analyst will report into the US Tax Director and direct external professional tax resources in accomplishing the financial reporting and compliance functions.

• RESPONSIBILITIES
• Preparation and review of ASC 740 quarterly and annual tax provisions including worldwide consolidation.  
• Responsibility for completion of federal and state income / franchise tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments and supporting work papers.
• Analyze and improve tax function processes and documentation.  
• Manage external professional tax resources in accomplishing tax return compliance.  
• Perform other duties, as assigned.  

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• EDUCATION:  Bachelor's                 
• FIELD OF STUDY:  Accounting
• EXPERIENCE:  3+ years Big 4 experience preferred with federal and state income tax compliance, financial accounting/reporting and audits
• CERTIFICATION(S):  CPA

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
• Broad knowledge in ASC 740 and related US GAAP pronouncements
• Broad knowledge of interpretation and application of US tax law and regulations
• Broad knowledge of One Source tax software
• Proficiency with MS Excel

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
• Experience with Workday ERP

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at Talent@mcmcg.com.