Corporate Tax Analyst/Manager

Job Summary 
Our client, a leading media & entertainment provider, is seeking a Corporate Tax professional to support tax compliance, reporting, and provision activities for a portfolio of sports and entertainment entities. This role requires a strong technical background in U.S. federal corporate income tax, with additional experience in state and local tax matters and foreign entity reporting. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a hands-on capacity, both preparing complex tax workpapers and reviewing returns and supporting schedules. This individual will work closely with the Tax Director and team on tax compliance, quarterly estimates, extensions, interim and year-end tax provisions, and tax research. The role also involves coordinating with consultants and providing project-level guidance to staff as needed. 

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Must be willing to step into both preparer and reviewer shoes (preparing complex work papers, M-1s, fixed assets reviews, pro forma 1120s, deferred validations)
• Prepare and review U.S. federal, state, and local corporate and partnership income tax returns
• Prepare and review complex tax workpapers, including book-to-tax adjustments, Schedule M-1 reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, and pro forma Form 1120 corporate income tax returns
• Prepare and review quarterly estimated tax payments and tax return extensions, monitor deadlines, and coordinate payment approvals and processing
• Assist with interim and year-end tax provisions, including current taxable income calculations, deferred tax balances, and validation of supporting schedules
• Review and oversee foreign information reporting, including Forms 5471, 8858, and 8865
• Analyze book-to-tax differences, including depreciation, accruals, prepaids, and other temporary and permanent differences
• Research complex corporate tax issues, monitor changes in federal and state tax laws, and communicate potential impacts to management
• Assist with responses to tax notices, including researching issues and corresponding with taxing authorities to resolve inquiries and disputes
• Support tax compliance, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities across assigned sports and entertainment entities
• Maintain accurate tax documentation, supporting schedules, and workpapers in accordance with applicable tax requirements and internal review standards
• Collaborate with the Tax Director, internal stakeholders, and external consultants to manage tax projects and meet reporting deadlines
• Provide project-level guidance and oversight to staff and consultants as needed

 
Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Strong technical background in corporate tax (Federal domestic focus; state support as needed)
• In-depth understanding of book-to-tax differences (e.g., depreciation, accruals, prepaids)
• High proficiency in Excel (data manipulation, XLOOKUP, pivot tables)
• Experience reviewing international tax information returns, including Forms 5471, 8858, and 8865
• Strong experience in corporate tax compliance, particularly U.S. federal corporate income tax
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing corporate income tax returns, including Form 1120 and related workpapers
• Experience with state and local corporate tax compliance and estimated tax payments
• Solid understanding of book-to-tax differences, including depreciation, accruals, prepaids, and other corporate tax adjustments
• Experience with tax provision processes, including current taxable income calculations and deferred tax balance validation

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) 

• Experience with tax systems such as Workday, Corptax, Bloomberg, or Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE

Work Environment 

• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• HYBRID/REMOTE
• Contract: 6 months

 
Compensation & Benefits 

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00 and $100.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
• 401K offered 

 
About KellyMitchell 
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 
  
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