Tax Project Advisor at FedEx Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

Company: FedEx Corporate
Job Title: Tax Project Advisor
Job Requisition Number: RC336625
Category: Accounting/Finance
Pay Type: Exempt
Locations:
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
United States

Job Summary:

• To research, propose and assist in the development and implementation of tax policies to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local tax laws and regulations.

• Work with business partners and outside tax advisors on federal, state, and US international tax issues and assist with research, development, modeling, and implementation of company-wide tax planning initiatives;
  
  


• Support Global Tax Planning PMO and assist with related executive communication;
  
  


• Provide tax support on corporate acquisitions, divestitures, and internal restructuring transactions including assistance with federal and state tax due diligence, post-acquisition integration, compliance disclosures, and effective tax rate calculations;
  
  


• Provide tax technical expertise on new and recurring ETR and cash tax savings projects such as the R&E tax credit, accounting method changes, etc.;
  
  


• Provide support to tax compliance and tax accounting teams on federal and state tax implications of transactions and provide tax technical support and documentation on certain tax positions;
  
  


• Monitor issues/changes in both federal and state tax laws/regulations and assess/model the related income tax impacts (e.g., 163(j) modeling, modeling of state tax law changes or state tax laws decoupling from federal tax law changes, and overall tax reform modeling);
  
  


• Research and document complex tax technical issues and their impact to the company and prepare executive level summaries and presentations.
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, finance or related discipline.
  
  


• Five (5) years directly related experience within a tax/financial discipline.
  
  


• Knowledge of large service or business operations required.
  
  


• Sound technical knowledge of federal, state and/or international income tax concepts.
  
  


• Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
  


• Strong basic management, human relations and communication skills.
  
  

• Knowledge of state income tax, including various filing elections, apportionment methodologies, and nexus considerations
  
  


• Strong Project Management Skills
  
  

• This position is located in Memphis, Tennessee. Ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business needs. Relocation assistance may also be available based on business needs.

• Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF version) and answer job screening questionnaire to apply by close of business (5:00 PM CST) on March 10, 2021.

FedEx Corporate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics disability, or protected Veteran status.

FedEx Corporate will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee, unless undue hardship or a direct threat would result from the accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.