Tax Specialist (Fixed-Term 12 month)* Exposure to complex tax issues and controversy resolution* Work in a global company with broad opportunities* This is a 12 month Fixed-Term role based in Salt Lake City, UtahAbout the roleWe are looking for a Tax Specialist to join the Rio Tinto US Tax Compliance team and assist with state and federal tax compliance issues.This role is a great opportunity to be immersed in a global corporate income tax environment with a wide variety of challenging tax issues. Reporting to the Tax Manager - US Compliance, you will be:* Preparing corporate Income tax returns in OneSource and creating tax basis balance sheets* Completing various income tax accounting duties such as journal entry calculation, account reconciliation, HFM reporting, and financial audit support* Supporting IRS and State audit* Performing detailed tax research* Working with the Finance Team to understanding accounting positions taken and determination of appropriate tax effect accounting position* Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements* Promoting, designing, and implementing process improvements that delivery time and/or cost savingsWhat you'll bringTo succeed in this role, you will have:* A Master's Degree in Taxation* A Certified Public Accountant designation (CPA) or be a candidate for the designation* 3+ years of Public Accounting experience* Prior experience in public accounting with a Big-4 firm is highly regarded* Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levelsIt will also be beneficial if you have:* Experience with OneSource income tax software* Strong Excel skills, able to efficiently manipulate and summarize data* Exposure to data querying and modelingWhat we offerWe are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:* A safety-focused and inclusive working environment* Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees* Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.* Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program* Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.* Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.* A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)* Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing* Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.* Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goalsAbout Rio TintoEvery idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds... For full info follow application link.