About the Role:
The Tax Specialist will support the Global Tax Team in managing income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax provision activities, and tax research across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role includes preparing tax filings, supporting tax accounting and deferred tax calculations, assisting with audits, and maintaining tax data in OneSource.
The position also involves researching technical tax matters, monitoring changes in tax laws, supporting process improvements, and coordinating tax‑related payments with internal teams. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
The Tax Specialist is an integral part of the Global Tax Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local tax compliance, conduct research on relevant technical tax matters, and support the preparation of ASC 740 calculations. As part of a small tax department, the Tax Specialist will gain exposure to a broad range of tax areas.
Key Responsibilities




Tax Accounting and Reporting
Assist in the preparation of the income tax provision and ongoing tax accounting maintenance
Upload and manage tax data in OneSource Tax Provision
Generate reports and perform comparative analysis using OneSource Tax Provision
Calculate M adjustments and reconcile deferred tax balances
Prepare tax account reconciliations for federal, state, and international entities, and propose necessary adjustments
Support the annual external tax audit process
Assist with Superfund tax compliance reporting and prepare monthly account reconciliations in OneStream
Tax Research and Planning
Conduct research on technical tax issues and prepare transparent, well-documented internal memorandums
Monitor and stay current on changes in state tax laws and regulations
Analyze and calculate the tax implications of expanding into new tax jurisdictions
Tax Administration and Miscellaneo

📌 US Tax Specialist (Chennai)
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📍 Chennai