Lilly

Federal Tax Analyst

US, Indianapolis IN Full time

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity in corporate tax! Consider applying and joining the Lilly family today.

The Federal Tax Manager is responsible for federal income tax compliance for companies owned and operated by Eli Lilly and Company. Responsibilities include research and development tax credit computation, tax adjustments for capital assets, and state income tax compliance. Responsibilities also include preparing federal income tax returns, performing tax research and detailed federal tax accounting computations, and calculating estimated tax payments. This role will also assist with IRS audit requests, support of tax planning, integration of acquisitions, and special projects. This position requires strong business collaboration skills and tax technical knowledge.

Key objectives and deliverables:

  • Perform R&D tax credit computation and various other tax adjustment calculations

  • Complete timely and accurate federal and state tax returns

  • Provide quarterly forecasts for planning, estimated tax payments, and external reporting purposes

  • Complete tax accounting and related activities

  • Track, research and advise on current and changing tax laws and regulations

  • Defend positions upon IRS audit as necessary

  • Collaborate with Tax Digital Transformation on process improvement initiatives and participate in training and pilots to build working familiarity with tax automation and AIenabled workflows

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree

  • Minimum of 2 years of federal corporate income tax experience in a large public accounting firm and/or large corporate tax environment

  • CPA eligible

  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Understanding of ASC 740/FAS 109

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • CPA certification preferred

  • State corporate income tax experience is a plus

  • Prior SAP and OneSource tax software experience

  • Proven tax research skills

  • Strong tax accounting/tax technical skills

Additional Information:

  • Minimal travel

  • Overtime may be required at peak project times

  • Location: Indianapolis, US

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$63,000 - $149,600

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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