US Taxation Role Cognizant

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational information technology services and consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Teaneck, New Jersey, in the United States. Cognizant is listed on the NASDAQ-100 under the symbol CTSH.

Job Description

• Knowledge of U.S. Federal corporation income tax principles
• Experienced with multi-state corporation income/franchise tax return preparation
• Experienced with preparing separate, combined and consolidated state income tax returns
• Advanced Excel skills to prepare state apportionment schedules and other workpapers
• Advanced Excel skills using formulas and pivot tables
• Ability to follow form instructions to prepare tax returns
• Tax return preparation software experience, OneSource Income Tax preferred
• Good communication skills
• 2 - 4 Years of experience in U.S. Corporate Income Tax

Mandatory Requirements:

• Working from Office
• Shift requirement – Working in IST Evening Shift / partial coverage of PST Morning Time.
• Ready to extend the shift during tax cycle

Additional Reference for screening candidates:

• Look for IRS form numbers on a candidate’s profile:
• Form 1120, Sch. M-3, 4562, 4797, 5471, 8858
• There are too many state form numbers to list but in California we file Form 100 and Form 568