Job Description

Summary of Principal Functions:

Assist with the development of the separate entity and consolidated tax projections and return filings

* Interim and annual tax provisions including the related accrued and deferred tax balances, and
* Interim, annual, estimated as well as actual tax compliance reporting required of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and Associated Entities (CCI).

Assist with gathering support and preparing responses related to tax audit inquiries.

Assist with tax department administrative tasks.

Interface with other CCI functions / departments (e.g., Accounting, Commercial, Financial Planning, Legal, Treasury, etc.) and, where applicable, CCIs external advisors in accomplishing the above.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Assist with the preparation and submission of federal, state, & local tax returns and supporting work papers and files for specified CCI controlled entities, excluding payroll taxes. This includes requesting, gathering, processing and adjusting financial information through the available software applications to effectively generate the tax returns as well as supporting work papers and files while providing a clear audit trail to source / supporting documentation.
* Assist with the development of separate company and consolidated projections of current and future tax liabilities (provisions / liabilities / assets) for CCI in order to support interim and annual accounting for taxes, estimated tax compliance reporting, and tax planning.

* Assist with specified tax authority audits and inquiries, including gathering supporting documentation for use in responding to and resolving questions and issues raised by tax authorities in such inquiries and/or audit examinations.
* Assist in the analysis of new tax legislation and regulations, reporting requirements, and court cases, and assist in the implementation of those that impact the entities served by the CCI Tax Team.
* Assist with maintaining the files and records of the Tax Department; including the electronic index of such files, the on-site and off-site as well as electronic and hard copy storage of those files and records.

* Actively identify and implement tax department process improvements including, but not limited to, utilizing software to its maximum potential.
* Participation in quality improvement teams.

Education Needed:

* Bachelor's Degree (accounting / finance major). CPA license preferred (if not already obtained, intention to obtain in the near future).

Experience Needed:

* Entry level position.

Competencies Required:

* Job Knowledge possesses a thorough understanding of accounting / U.S. GAAP principles as well as a basic understanding of corporate income tax. Must have a desire to learn the intricacies of corporate taxation and apply such knowledge acquired to assigned responsibilities.
* Communication Skills expresses written ideas clearly, ensuring overall organization, structure, grammar, language and terminology is adjusted to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Orally expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations.
* Motivation and Commitment establishes high performance standards, strives to attain those standards, takes initiative, and demonstrates commitment to the organization and to the profession. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
* Analytic Ability / Perceptiveness learns new material quickly, understands abstract concepts, recognizes subtle interrelationships, and handles complexity.
* Planning Skills sets goals, develops strategies and schedules for meeting those goals, and anticipates obstacles and alternative strategies.
* Teamwork interacts with others in ways that enhance understanding and respect; perceives the needs of others; develops quality relationships; and deals effectively with conflict.

Additional Competencies Desired But Not Required:

* Experience with the following software:
* Oracle / Ellipse / Hyperion
* ONESOURCE Income Tax / ONESOURCE Tax Provision
* Strong technology skills, knowledge of information systems

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or protected veteran status. The following links provide information regarding your Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections: EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.