Senior US Tax & Compliance Analyst

About Agilent

Agilent Technologies inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostics, and applied market laboratory solutions worldwide, enabling customers to gain the insights and answers they need to improve the world around us.

Role Overview

As Senior US Tax Accounting & Compliance Analyst you will be responsible for supporting and independently managing US Federal and State tax compliance, tax provision, tax accounting, tax research, and tax projects. The role will partner with Tax, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and other functions and work with external advisors as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze US Federal income tax returns, including Form 1120 and related forms and schedules, as well as US State income tax returns and provisions.
• Prepare and analyze ASC 740 Tax provisions, including current and deferred taxes, ETR, DTAs/DTLs, and book-to-tax adjustments.
• Apply US tax rules related to fixed assets, MACRS, bonus depreciation, Sections 1245/1250, Section 174, Section 163(j), R&D credits, UNICAP, and other relevant tax provisions.
• Research and assess the impact of US tax legislation and regulatory changes, including OBBBA, TCJA, Inflation Reduction Act (CAMT), and other federal and state developments.
• Support tax accounting and compliance implications of M&A, reorganizations, legal entity changes, and other business transactions.
• Use Corptax to prepare and review tax compliance workpapers, and related reporting.
• Lead assigned tax projects and process improvements, working with cross-functional teams and external advisors.
• Support SOX controls, Federal tax audits, tax authority inquiries, and other tax matters as required.

• 6–7+ years of relevant experience in US Federal and State tax compliance and/or tax accounting.
• Strong experience with US Federal Form 1120, State income tax returns, and ASC 740 / FAS 109.
• Strong understanding of US tax and accounting concepts related to fixed assets, depreciation, deferred taxes, and ETR.
• Detail-oriented and collaborative team player with a creative, flexible, and out-of-the-box approach, capable of working independently while providing guidance and support to junior team members.
• Proficiency in Corptax and related tax systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• CA with approximately 6–7 years of relevant experience or CA Inter/MBA with approximately 8–9 years of relevant experience preferred.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

No

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Finance