Senior Tax Analyst bei Merz USA

About Us

Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history. As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine. Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better. We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living. Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics.

A Brief Overview

The Senior Tax Analyst supports the Associate Director, Tax, ensuring timely and accurate U.S. income tax compliance and reporting. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with strong analytical skills and experience in corporate tax, who enjoy collaborating across departments and working with external advisors.

What You Will Do

• Federal and State Tax Compliance: 
  • Prepare federal and state income tax return workpapers (e.g., Schedule M, 5472 and state apportionment schedules) as requested by our external service provider.
  • Review draft income tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with data requests for the R&D income tax credit calculation.
  • Initiate and track all income tax payments; fulfill internal tax payment reporting requirements
• Transfer Pricing:
  • Calculate and maintain intercompany transfer prices for products sold to affiliates.
  • Support the calculation of budget and year end transfer pricing adjustments.
  • Prepare annual reconciliation of transactions with affiliates.
• Financial Reporting 
  • Prepare current and deferred income tax provision calculations using Longview Tax Provision. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing schedule M calculations, fixed asset data review and reconciliation, prior year true ups, and other provision schedules as needed.
  • Support submission of tax provision data to Group Tax for financial statement reporting.
  • Prepare monthly tax entries and quarterly tax account reconciliations.
• 1042 Reporting:
  • Maintain Form W-8 tracking schedule and serve as backup for reviewing these forms.
  • Prepare annual 1042 filing and associated workpapers.
• Tax Audits
  •  Assist Associate Director, Tax with IRS and state audit defense and notices.
  • Provide support for data requests from our external auditor.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree 4 year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a corporate multinational setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Tax, Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• CPA designation
• SAP experience
• Longview Tax Provision experience

Technical & Functional Skills

• Advanced excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of tax technical research products