Lead Senior Tax Accountant
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:This position supports Tax Consolidation and Forecast team within Enterprise Operations Corporate Tax Organization.
As a Lead Senior Tax Accountant, you will play an essential role in our organization, contributing to various financial tasks and projects. Your passion for accounting and eagerness to learn will be met with opportunities for growth and development, as well as the chance to make a tangible impact on our companys financial success.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Performing tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns, extensions, and forecasts for the company
• Assisting in accounting for income taxes pursuant to ASC740
• Preparing tax entries, computing tax provision for income taxes, and reconciling federal tax accounts during quarterly financial closes
• Reconciling deferred tax balances during quarterly financial closes
• Gathering data to comply with information requests from outside tax auditors during the quarterly financial close
• Overseeing the tax forecasting process, including the preparation of quarterly Federal estimated tax payments
• Conducting special tax projects, such as financial impact analyzes, tax provisions, and liability forecasts and projects in related areas
• Gathering data to comply with IRS and state and local audit requests
• Interfacing with other departments within F&BO (FP&A, Financial Reporting Group, Corporate Accounting, and Treasury) regarding matters related to tax compliance and provision.
• Reviewing new and existing tax laws, court case, regulations, and rulings to minimize the Corporate tax burden.
• Reviewing monthly federal tax account reconciliation and tax schedules
• Seeking opportunities for efficiency and improvements in process, driving meaningful change.
What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing whats right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 6 years of public accounting firm or large company tax department experience
• Technical skills in book and tax accounting
• Knowledge of and experience with tax laws and policy
• Experience with rules governing accounting for income taxes and SARBOX
• Effective verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to create presentations and present message effectively
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Continuous learning attitude and willingness to teach others
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Desired Skills:
• CPA and/or Master Degree in Tax, Accounting, or related discipline
• 4+ years of public accounting firm experience strongly preferred (Big Four or large public accounting firm)
• Experience in M&A (due diligence & modeling and Joint Venture activity)
• Proficiency with Thompson Reuters OneSource, Oracle and CorpTax
• Proficiency of MS Office Suite (pivot tables, charts, formulas, multi-sheet workbooks)
• Familiarity with Alteryx, AI, dashboards and/or digital transformations
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $86,700 - $166,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• CPA and/or Master Degree in Tax, Accounting, or related discipline
• 4+ years of public accounting firm experience strongly preferred (Big Four or large public accounting firm)
• Experience in M&A (due diligence & modeling and Joint Venture activity)
• Proficiency with Thompson Reuters OneSource, Oracle and CorpTax
• Proficiency of MS Office Suite (pivot tables, charts, formulas, multi-sheet workbooks)
• Familiarity with Alteryx, AI, dashboards and/or digital transformations
Job Ident #:
73175674480
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