Senior Tax Analyst

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

TEGNA Inc. is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent stations groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide.

TEGNA is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst, based in Tysons, VA (hybrid schedule), reporting to the Senior Manager of Tax Reporting. This position will work across the corporate tax department to support TEGNA’s critical tax provision and tax compliance processes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills as well as excellent attention to detail. In this role, you will need to be a self-starter who is not afraid to tackle unfamiliar assignments and stretch your tax technical skills. Success in this role is dependent on the ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740
• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules for tax-related disclosures including financial statements
• Analyze and reconcile tax account activity
• Prepare provision-to-return reconciliations and monthly cash flow analysis for income tax payments and refunds
• Prepare memos to document tax impact of transactions and positions taken by the Company
• Monitor tax legislation and financial accounting standard updates, planning for the potential tax impact on the Company
• Review and update the Company’s uncertain tax positions
• Assist with the calculation of permanent and temporary book-tax differences
• Assist with effective tax rate and cash tax payment forecasting process
• Provide support with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 internal controls related to tax department processes
• Prepare calculations to support U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns
• Calculate federal and state estimates and extension payments
• Communicate with co-sourced tax preparer regarding information requests, review comments, and deadlines
• Respond to notices from federal and state tax authorities
• Complete special projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or finance
• Master’s degree and CPA preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years tax experience at a public accounting firm or in-house corporate tax department
• Media industry experience a plus
• Sound understanding of U.S. federal and state income tax concepts
• Working knowledge of ASC Topic 740, Accounting for Income Taxes
• Ability to research, document, and discuss technical tax issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule as projects require
• Adept at prioritization, responsiveness, and understanding sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and processes simultaneously
• Strong analytical MS Excel skills are required
• Experience with Corptax income tax software and/or Oracle Cloud ERP a plus

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com 

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