Senior Tax Analyst

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Corporate OverviewProofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.Protection Starts with People.  Proofpoint.The RoleThe Proofpoint Tax Department is responsible for the assessment and review of the Company’s transactions as it relates to all forms of tax compliance as well as accounting for income taxes under US GAAP. We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior to assist in managing the Company’s daily tax operations.Your day-to-day Assist with annual federal and state income tax compliance engagement with assistance of third-party consultantsAssist with the completion of global income tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP.Assist with preparation of monthly sales and indirect tax process and help manage sales tax compliance engagement with third-party consultantsAssist with completion of other tax related filings such as business property tax, gross receipts filings and annual reportsUnderstand Proofpoint products and monitoring transactions to identify potential areas of tax risk or tax opportunityAssist with special projects and initiatives (e.g. R&D Studies, refund opportunities, census, and due diligence on potential acquisitions) as assigned.Assist with responding to notices from the IRS and state taxing authoritiesConduct research on complex tax issues and provide recommendations.What you bring to the teamBachelor’s degree in accounting.CPA license is preferred.5+ years of progressive experience in either public accounting or a corporate tax departmentExperience working on corporate multinational companiesDetailed understanding of corporate income tax compliance and accountingStrong Excel skillsMust be meticulous, detail oriented and organizedAbility to work independently and with across functional teamsSelf-motivatedHave the ability to be flexible while working with time constraints and deadlinesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsSimultaneously manage multiple projectsWhy ProofpointProtecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.  We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint #LI-AN2If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.Base Pay Ranges:SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 116,690.00 - 183,370.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 96,880.00 - 152,240.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 87,220.00 - 137,060.00 USD