Responsible primarily for supporting the state and local income tax team, this position is a key contributor to the tax compliance group.  If you are a highly motivated and experienced tax professional looking to be part of a growing, high caliber team environment then this is an opportunity you should consider.

The Team

The Fidelity tax department is a fast-paced, team-focused, and dynamic environment. We strive to provide the best tax services to FMR LLC and affiliates. When you join the tax group, you will be joining a group of professionals who always look for ways to provide high quality tax services and continuously develop efficient processes.

The Expertise You Have

• 4-6 years of corporate tax experience in Big 4 public accounting or combination of public accounting and in-house corporate tax

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business; Master’s in taxation and/or CPA preferred

• Solid understanding in multi-state taxation of corporation and federal corporate consolidated group taxation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (i.e. Excel, Words, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Confirmed understanding of tax systems (Corptax preferred)

• Familiarity with data analytic tools (i.e. Alteryx, Power BI, etc.)

• Experience working in the financial services industry is a plus

The Purpose of Your Role

The ideal candidate will be detailed driven and have experiences in large multi-state corporate income tax compliance environment. This is a hands-on position responsible for supporting the state and local income tax services including compliance, controversies, tax planning and system integration related services and requires the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Communicating effectively and working well with others is just as important as the tax work you’ll do. This person will also work across Corporate Tax teams and with other professionals throughout the organization.  

The Skills You Bring

• You are able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment  

• You produce high quality work and can prioritize multiple projects

• You have strong accounting, analytical, written and oral skills

• You are able to take initiative while seeking appropriate guidance

• You are detail and process oriented with strong ability to organize and analyze data

• You are a great collaborator

• You are committed to self-development, continuous learning and career advancement

The Value You Deliver

• Resolve state notices

• Prepare/review state apportionment schedules

• Prepare/review state and local income tax returns and relevant state modifications

• Prepare/review quarterly state income tax estimates and year-end extensions

• Provide support on state income tax controversy work

• Analyze relevant legislative changes and effectively communicate implications to management

• Prepare/review and analyze book/tax differences

• Prepare/review quarterly and year-end effective state tax rates for tax accounting