Job Description

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GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for preparation and some review of complex Federal and State returns, estimated payments and tax research memorandums.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Banks risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Preparation & Review of Returns and Estimated Tax Payments
* Responsible for the completion of timely and accurate complex Federal, Unitary, and state income tax returns.
* Reviews less complex Federal and State income tax returns prepared by others.
* Interacts with accounting, finance and line of business personnel on a continual basis for information relating to the above.
* Maintain, improve and integrate computer applications to the company's tax compliance procedures.
* Analysis and review of the Federal estimated tax payment.
* Analysis and review of the tax treatment of specific areas such as leasing, mortgage banking & capital markets.
* Tax Accounting
* Responsible for the review of Affiliate monthly tax provisions. Compares tax expense calculated to expense booked, and analyzes over/under expense.
* Oversee the recording of tax accounting entries.
* Reconcile and prepare analysis on general ledger tax accounts and reserves.
* Calculates the deferred balances and taxes paid on a quarterly basis for inclusion in published financials.
* Corporate Tax Research
* Research areas of tax law as appropriate including analysis of the data related to the issue.
* Research corporate tax issues of law raised during the return preparation, both Federal and State.
* Research corporate tax issues of law raised during tax audits, both Federal and State.
* Audits
* Responsible for answering Information Document Requests for both federal and state audits.
* Interact with the Audit Manager to review tax calculations and provide support for audit issues.
* Responsible for assisting in performing various special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities. However, the position is responsible for providing guidance and feedback to less experienced analysts within the department.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Certification: CPA or MBA or equivalent

Years of Experience: Minimum three years experience in corporate taxation.

Industry: Knowledge of banking issues.

Computer/Technical:

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.
* Understanding of tax return preparation software (preferably CorpTax).
* Knowledge of tax research products including online research products.
* This position requires excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with personnel ranging from staff to more senior management.
* Ability to work both individually and as a member of a team.
* Ability to work in professional and dynamic environment.
* Demonstrate sound judgment as well as apply logical/critical thought processes.

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Senior Tax Analyst

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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