Senior Tax Analyst

Business Unit:Office of the CFO
Salary Range:$85,000 USD - $120,000 USD

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Job Description:

Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people. Joining our Tax team means you will be a part of a passionate and supportive team that believes what we do matters to our clients and investors.

The Senior Tax Analyst will join a team of tax professionals responsible for managing all corporate tax matters for Russell Investments and its subsidiaries.  This position is primarily responsible for supporting U.S. federal and state income tax returns for all domestic entities.  This position will report to the Director, U.S. Tax and will be based in Seattle, WA.

**This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future **
 

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Consolidated Federal Form 1120, and combined and separate state income tax returns. Prepare tax returns and related adjustment workpapers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare federal and state quarterly estimated tax calculations and payments.
• Assist with federal and state income tax provisions.
• Assist as needed with gross receipts and sales and use tax  returns.
• Assist as needed with account reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Provide support for federal and state income tax audits.
• Consider and recommend enhancements to the various functions within the federal and state tax return process to improve efficiency and accuracy. 
• Research tax issues relating to federal and state income tax.

Your Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA license preferred
• Minimum 4 years federal and state income tax experience in a public accounting or corporate environment.
• Experience with consolidated federal returns and combined state returns required.
• Experience with tax preparation software required.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel required.
• Understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and Federal Tax Regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work independently with minimal guidance or instruction.
• Ability to work in a close team environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation,  past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.