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Mars UK • GIC-Global Innovation Center, Chicago, USA | HKT-Mars Chocolate NA | United States of America

Tax Analyst- Compliance and Reporting

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  $81,944 – $112,669 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

You are a Tax Analyst in the Compliance & Reporting ("C&R") function within the Global Tax Organization supporting all business segments of Mars Incorporated. You play a critical role in the entire tax reporting cycle, including the global tax provision, federal compliance, and state compliance. As a critical member of the Global Tax Organization, you are responsible for driving effective tax advisor service to all the businesses in the U.S. You are a key contributor in transforming tax processes and translating knowledge into actionable insights.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university required

Master’s degree in taxation encouraged

Certified Public Accountant license or Enrolled Agent license encouraged

1-2 years of corporate tax experience, including Federal, state tax, international tax, with some public accounting experience preferred

Experience in data analytics systems (Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau) with implementation experience preferred

Experience using and implementing workflow tools, such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or Smartsheet applications

Experience working within a team environment, including with individuals in various geographic locations

What will be your key responsibilities?

Prepare U.S. tax reporting of Federal & state tax returns for domestic corporation, Professional Corporations and partnerships and disregarded entities

Prepare and review US GAAP income tax provisions and FIN 48 positions for domestic corporation, domestic and foreign partnerships, foreign corporations and disregarded entities

Provide business support all U.S. business units, Including forecasts and cash tax planning

Prepare other tax reporting – withholding tax, sales & use tax, and gross receipts tax.

Be a key resource of tax process improvements for efficiency and digital transformation using data analytic tools (macro, pivot tables, index, VLOOKUP, Alteryx, Tableau)

Continuous review of tax compliance process effectiveness and communication of ideas for process improvements in the tax department for efficiency

Research income tax issues and communicate findings.


What can you expect from Mars?


Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 81,944.00 - USD 112,669.00

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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