This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

Overall Purpose: Support optimization of corporate tax compliance and reporting processes ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Assist in maintenance of tax records, and preparation of assigned tax returns and reports.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

•  Organizes and compiles information and responds to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments, and other tax controversy matters.

•  Evaluates tax issues throughout the tax controversy life cycle, including assistance with scenario planning.

•  Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.

•  Prepares tax research to advise management of the federal income tax and related accounting implications of IRS Audit activities.

•  Coordinate, prepare, or review amended federal income tax returns required for identified claims not handled in regular audit activities.  

•  Coordinate preparation of tax-related journal entries, financial statement disclosures and account reconciliations in accordance with company policy and SOX controls for IRS audit settlements and uncertain tax benefits.

•  Responsible for meeting all required deadlines.

Experience:

•  Technical knowledge of federal laws and regulations.

•  Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

•  Demonstrated leadership skills and self-management.

•  Proficiency in tax software and other financial management tools such as Excel, Power BI, Corptax or Onesource, and Artificial Intelligence.

•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•  Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

•  At least four years of experience in tax controversy, tax compliance, income tax planning for corporations and/or partnerships, or a related field.

•   Preferred: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and CPA Certification.

Job Contribution: An experienced professional with in-depth knowledge, applying organizational practices to resolve moderately difficult problems. Works with independent judgement on expansive projects with minimal supervision, implementing policy changes to improve functions. Actions impact efficiency costs, schedules and client relationships. Interacts primarily within the department and with General Managers and above across various teams.

Supervisor: No

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 2+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Senior Tax Specialist earns between $87,200 to $130,000 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  
• 401(k) plan  
• Tuition reimbursement program  
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Caregiver Leave  
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  
• Adoption Reimbursement  
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance  
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  
• Extensive employee wellness programs  
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility.  Apply today!

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It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.