Essity
Tax Specialist
Essity, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Tax Specialist
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.
About the Role
Essity North America is looking for an experienced Tax Specialist who can execute a variety of tax activities to ensure that the organization's financial resources are managed in accordance with tax principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards and ensure that tax activities are completed accurately and on time.
The ideal candidate should live in Philadelphia.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
As a Tax Specialist for US and Canada you will ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and contribute to our goal of maintaining financial accuracy and value adding services to our business. You will be part of a team responsible for all tax-related functions, including filing tax returns, advising the leadership team and managing tax audits.
Objectives of this roleProficient in tax accounting and knowledge of quarterly close processes utilizing technology in the preparation of the quarter and annual tax provision and working with external auditors.Preparing and submitting local, state and federal tax returns and other direct or indirect tax related business filings in US and Canada.Analyzing complex transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.Coordinate and deliver information when tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities.Performing technical tax research and stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations in US & Canada and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization.Preparation and understanding of local Transfer Pricing reports for US and Canada.Maintain documentation and supporting records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities.Required skills and qualifications
A bachelor's degree in accounting or taxation, or a related field.Professional qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or/and Masters in Tax.Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.Strong technology skills; advanced excel user and other data analytics tools, Alteryx, Power BI, etc. Experience working with SAP and experience working with tax software such as Longview, Vertex or similar is a plus.About Our DEI Culture
Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core.
As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental InsuranceWellness program provided through RallyHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contributionCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPTO offering with Paid HolidaysVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insuranceEmployee discounts programScholarship program for children of Essity employees.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
Application End Date:
Job Requisition ID:Essity247062
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.
About the Role
Essity North America is looking for an experienced Tax Specialist who can execute a variety of tax activities to ensure that the organization's financial resources are managed in accordance with tax principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards and ensure that tax activities are completed accurately and on time.
The ideal candidate should live in Philadelphia.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
As a Tax Specialist for US and Canada you will ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and contribute to our goal of maintaining financial accuracy and value adding services to our business. You will be part of a team responsible for all tax-related functions, including filing tax returns, advising the leadership team and managing tax audits.
Objectives of this roleProficient in tax accounting and knowledge of quarterly close processes utilizing technology in the preparation of the quarter and annual tax provision and working with external auditors.Preparing and submitting local, state and federal tax returns and other direct or indirect tax related business filings in US and Canada.Analyzing complex transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.Coordinate and deliver information when tax audits, inquiries and notices from tax authorities.Performing technical tax research and stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations in US & Canada and proactively identify potential risks or opportunities for the organization.Preparation and understanding of local Transfer Pricing reports for US and Canada.Maintain documentation and supporting records related to tax filings, provisions and other tax-related activities.Required skills and qualifications
A bachelor's degree in accounting or taxation, or a related field.Professional qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or/and Masters in Tax.Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.Strong technology skills; advanced excel user and other data analytics tools, Alteryx, Power BI, etc. Experience working with SAP and experience working with tax software such as Longview, Vertex or similar is a plus.About Our DEI Culture
Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core.
As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental InsuranceWellness program provided through RallyHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contributionCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPTO offering with Paid HolidaysVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insuranceEmployee discounts programScholarship program for children of Essity employees.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
Application End Date:
Job Requisition ID:Essity247062