Tax Analyst II

Tax Analyst - Level 2 Location: Houston, TX Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in Office, training period fully onsite) Duration: 12-Month Contract Pay Rate: $29.50 - $34.50 per hour Position OverviewThis role supports moderately complex projects related to maintaining tax records and preparing various tax filings. Responsibilities include corporate income tax returns, partnership returns, consolidated filings, and associated financial reporting. Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns, including schedules, extensions, and estimated payments in accordance with the tax filing calendarConduct financial and economic analyses to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planningInterpret financial reports and tax return dataRespond to and research inquiries from government agencies related to compliance and filingsPrepare tax calculations for tax controversy and audit supportDevelop tax assumptions within financial and project modelsPerform additional duties as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor's degreeMinimum of 2 years of relevant experiencePreferred QualificationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) designationMaster's degree in Accounting or FinanceExperience in tax compliance and tax researchCore SkillsIncome Tax & Tax PreparationFinancial & Data AnalysisGAAP KnowledgeRegulatory ReportingExcel proficiencyCritical Thinking & Decision MakingCollaboration & CommunicationAdaptability & Openness to ChangeBias for ActionPresentation SkillsTechnology & Innovation mindset ...