Job Title: Tax Specialist
Job Code: 15999
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is actively seeking an experienced Tax Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the Corporate Tax Department, assisting in all areas of federal and state income tax, including tax compliance, financial reporting (ASC 740), controversy support, and special projects. The ideal candidate is a team player who effectively collaborates with others, has strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Essential Functions:
Prepare and review U.S. federal and state & local income tax and franchise tax returns, including quarterly estimated payments and extensions.
Prepare components of federal taxable income including calculation of book/tax differences.
Compile and analyze data for key state tax estimates, including apportionment, blended tax rates, state modifications and attribute utilization schedules.
Assist in the preparation of our quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations pursuant to ASC 740.
Prepare tax account reconciliations, and tax basis balance sheets to support our federal and state income tax balances.
Assist in gathering, documenting and supporting the testing of all relevant SOX controls.
Ability to perform tax research and document technical analyses as requested.
Assist with responses to audit inquiries from taxing authorities, and internal and external auditors.
Support special projects (general tax planning and modeling, M&A support, Research and Development credits, etc.), as necessary.
Participate in tax process optimization and implement procedural changes to improve the tax function.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience in accounting.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Strong proficiency with MS Excel.
Detail oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships cross-functionally within the organization.
CPA, JD, or MST a plus.
Experience with a Big 4 or regional accounting firm and/or large tax department of a multinational company.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
