Senior Tax Specialist

Overview

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review quarterly/annual tax provisions for foreign group of entities as a part of global tax provision.

• Assist researching the US GAAP rules ensure the accuracy of the financial statement reporting.

• Prepare/Review BCS quarterly/annual JE's related to tax provision.

• Prepare information request and coordinate outsourced tax preparation work.

• Prepare global ASC 740-10 (FIN48) summary/rollforward and communicate AP entries to the appropriate accounting centers on a quarterly basis.

• Prepare account reconciliation for various US and foreign tax accounts in accordance with Celanese Policies and Procedures.

• Assist federal proforma corporate income tax returns for consolidated group.

• Coordinate control evidence (SOX) for the global tax provision.

• Review various book to tax adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work or education-related experience.

• 3-5 years experience with a Fortune 500 company or public accounting firm.

• Knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting principles and concepts.

• Knowledge of US federal income tax laws and principles.

• Experience with preparation of corporate federal income tax returns (Form 1120).

• Experience with large consolidated group tax returns.

• Advanced level of use/knowledge of Excel.

• Experience with account reconciliations.

• Team player.

• Thorough and attentive to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.

• Experience with SAP/BCS. Longview experience is a plus.

• Experience with accounting procedures and policies.

• Experience with researching corporate tax issues.