Senior Tax Associate, Special Projects

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by doing work that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits offered by CoBank

• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model - flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• CoBank University robust curriculum –associate training and development, including higher education tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding 401k – up to 6% matching and an additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Time-Off Packages – Vacation 15+ days, 10 Paid Sick Days, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Community Impact – United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups – creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate with “GEM” awards, including a monetary value
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafe
• ECO transportation pass provided to every Denver associate

At CoBank, the Senior Tax Associate, Special Projects develops and participates in various key tax initiatives.  Collaborates with the income, sales and property tax teams to accomplish one-off projects which support the Company's strategic focus. Assists in preparing complex lease portfolio analyses, providing research, communications and other support to the indirect tax team as well as CoBank / Farm Credit Leasing (FCL) operations, relationship managers and leasing team members.  This position requires an understanding of tax regulations for both income and indirect taxes, familiarity with implementing tax technology, strong research skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 6 years of relevant experience in income, sales, and property tax 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Familiarity with tax credits for income and indirect taxes.
• Background in state sales and property tax laws and application, including an understanding of sales and property tax compliance for lease portfolios, preferred.
• Knowledge of indirect tax software (PTMS and Vertex O) and data management tools (ex. Tableau / Alteryx, SharePoint) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate tax research into user friendly guidance.
• Proven ability to use tax research tools (BNA and/or Checkpoint).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to navigate peaks, prioritize competing commitments, and complete assignments in accordance with established deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of associates and management.
• Demonstrated decision making ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service orientation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), particular expertise in Excel required.

Compensation Information

• Estimated Base Salary Range: $ 86,961-$120,919
• Short Term Incentive Bonus: 10%

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.