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Senior Tax Analyst

Req ID:  12475
Work Flexibility:  Hybrid

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. 

 

Work location:

  • This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

Your Mission:  Deliver high‑quality tax operations while driving process efficiency through technology, automation, and thoughtful design of key decision points.

What you’ll be doing:

 

  • Assist and support outsourced accounting firms in preparing federal and state income tax returns
    • Gather and provide data required for tax return preparation
    • Review draft federal and state income tax returns
  • Prepare quarterly and annual worldwide income tax provision
    • Prepare domestic provision
    • Prepare provision-to-tax (“PTR”) return reconciliation
    • Assist with the external independent audit of annual income tax provision
  • Prepare and timely file quarterly estimated income tax payments
  • Monitor federal, state, and foreign tax law changes and evaluate their impact on Acuity’s operations.
  • Stay current on accounting for income taxes (“ASC 740”) updates and apply changes to policies and processes
  • Conduct research on complex tax issues
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of all income tax–related accounts
  • Assist with the defense of federal and state income tax audits
  • Support tax planning initiatives as directed by the Tax Director and/or VP of Tax
  • Maintain SOX controls and related documentation
  • Manage responses to notices from federal, state, and local jurisdictions
  • Communicate proactively with internal teams and external partners regarding expectations, deadlines, and deliverables

What we are looking for in you:

  • Leadership: Takes ownership; holds self and others accountable
  • Execution:  Delivers projects and daily work in a timely, well-planned manner; highly motivated and self-starter
  • Operational partnership & Collaboration: Works successfully with operational teams (such as Accounting, Finance, Treasury)
  • Technical savvy: Understands systems and identifies opportunities for improvement or automation
  • Attention to detail: Balances competing priorities with precision, consistently delivering work that is thorough, accurate, and error‑free
  • Analytical skills: Applies strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate complex tax data, identify root causes of issues, and deliver accurate, practical tax solutions
  • Communication: Communicates clearly across verbal, written, and presentation formats

What you should have:

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting – MST preferred
  • 4+ years of progressive corporate tax experience
  • ASC 740 expertise, including preparation and review of global US income tax provisions
  • Strong experience with US federal income tax laws and fluency with US income tax returns
  • Solid understanding of multistate income tax concepts and related tax return filings
  • Experience with US tax laws relating to foreign subsidiary operation
  • Knowledge of OneSource tax compliance and provision software preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Travel Requirements:

0-25% Domestic

 

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The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $149,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

 

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.  

  

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Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. 

 

 

 

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