Tax Analyst III

visit us at usa.siemens.com    |     learn more about us    |     view siemens speaks video    |     send this job to a friend We're Siemens, a global innovation company helping the needs of businesses, communities and employees right here in the US. From improving security at airports, to helping healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses of the heart, to reducing delivery time for forwarded mail and beyond, we're achieving the unexpected all because of our employees. Which is why we offer a work culture where ideas are free to fly, diversity programs that capture the strengths of thought rather than ethnicity, and mentoring and training programs that can take careers to new heights. And that's pretty inspiring. Because when you and 70,000 diverse minds innovate together, you can change the world. Imagine that. automation & control • building technologies • energy & power • financial services • hearing solutions industrial solutions • information & communication • lighting • medical solutions • transportation • water technologies Siemens is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. Tax Analyst III Siemens PLM Software, a division of Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D), is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 4.6 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers worldwide.  Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software’s open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver world-class products and services.  General Summary of the Position:Prepares initial tax returns, maintains company tax records, prepares filings for tax refunds and researches inquiries from government agencies regarding filings, compliance and other claims.  Researches methods and presents proposals to lessen tax liability through the use of laws and regulations. Operates without supervision.  This position reports to the Senior Tax Manager – Domestic. Essential Functions: • Prepares local, state and federal tax returns.• Prepares statistical and financial reports, both on a regular and a specially assigned basis.• Prepares and analyzes tax records and reports.• Prepares claims for tax refunds.• Maintains company tax records and files.• Keeps current on tax laws and regulations. Skills and Abilities Required: • Excellent knowledge of all finance, financial planning, accounting and tax areas of a business.  • Thorough knowledge of SEC and IRS reporting requirements.  • Skilled in math application. • Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, human relations and organizational skills. Education and Experience Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting with specialized certifications in tax preparation and compliance.  Typically requires a minimum of six years of professional level experience in public or private accounting with an emphasis on tax issues.  Siemens PLM Software is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of its people.