Tax Analyst Ii - Hybrid

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

The Tax Analyst II of International Tax is responsible for assistance with tax compliance and tax accounting with respect to U.S. international income tax. The position will interface with multiple departments throughout the Company to ensure timely and accurate tax filings.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• MST and/or CPA a plus.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years of experience in Tax within Public Accounting or a Corporate Tax environment.
• Experience with CorpTax software a plus.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce quality results.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting and tax accounting concepts, including experience with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines with accurate and detailed results.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Preparation of U.S. international income tax return work papers including earnings and profits, subpart F income, global intangible low-taxed income, and foreign tax credits.
• Assist with accounting for quarterly and annual income taxes under ASC 740 and computations for multiple jurisdictions including gathering information and preparation of international tax work papers.
• Analyze and prepare monthly & annual U.S. withholding tax calculations and compliance.
• Ensure SOx compliance through documentation and timely performance of controls.
• Perform and document international tax research.
• Monitor international legislative, administrative and judicial developments for changes that will affect the Company.
• Preparation of responses and supporting documentation for tax agency notices and audits on international tax.
• Assistance with various administrative tasks for the tax department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.
  

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to the Sr. Analyst - Tax
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel:

• 5% - 10%

Estimated Annual Salary Range:

• $60,000 - $80,000 Estimated Annual Salary

US Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.