Tax Associate
About the role
Description
Keeper Security is hiring an experienced Tax Associate to support our Finance team. This can be a 100% remote position from select locations, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the Chicago, IL metro area.
About Keeper
Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of federal IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices, and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, including FedRAMP High and GovRAMP Moderate Authorization, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require.
About the Role
We are expanding our Corporate Finance team and seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Tax Associate to join us as we scale globally. This role will be responsible for supporting various tax compliance, research, and reporting activities. You will play a key role in leading the domestic and foreign tax return preparation process, including federal, state and local income tax returns, in accordance with ASC 740, while being exposed to various other areas of taxation. The person in this role reports to the Senior Manager – Global Tax Compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manage the income tax compliance and tax provision process, including quarterly and annual preparation and analysis of the ASC 740 provisions in support of our tax, accounting and financial reporting processes
- Work closely with the tax and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of income taxes in compliance with ASC 740
- Assist in the review of the federal consolidated tax return and supporting statements and disclosures
- Research new tax developments to advise on risks and opportunities; proactively, reactively, and on an as directed basis
- Prepare and maintain detailed working papers, including but not limited to depreciation schedules and book-to-tax adjustments; reconciliation of income tax liabilities and reviewing other tax-related adjustments; deferred tax assets and liabilities; uncertain tax positions, and tax disclosures for financial statements
- Coordinate with external CPA firm regarding federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns
- Develop, maintain, and update income tax department policies, processes, and procedures
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local income tax laws, as well as the company's tax calendar
- Prepare tax account reconciliations; propose journal entries to support the month-end close process
- Assist in responding to income tax audits, inquiries, and notices from revenue authorities
- Identify areas to bring efficiency to the income tax reporting process, including automation initiatives related to tax
- Review, prepare and file sales tax returns across multiple jurisdictions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Assist with business license renewals