Tax Staff Accountant-Corporate (Las Vegas)

This staff tax accountant position is an entry level role with the corporate income tax department.

Responsibilities

Works with the Tax Senior(s)/Manager(s) on the quarterly and annual tax provisions for the SEC and other statutory filings

Preparation of consolidated federal income tax return including forms 5471 and other foreign related filings, state income or franchise tax returns, and annual reports for states or cities

Prepares tax journal entries to be booked in the G/L system relating to the monthly, quarterly and annual tax provisions and for federal and/or state tax payments or refunds, as well as assisting in the maintenance and reconciliation of the tax accounts.

Assists in documentation of Tax Department’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley/404

Preparation of the quarterly federal and/or state estimated tax payments

Assists other members of the Corporate Tax Department with any IRS or state audits or other matters

Executes tax policies and works with personnel at Caesars’ properties to ensure tax policies and procedures are being followed on specific tax matters

Promotes and maintains a cooperative relationship with other departments and divisions of the company to achieve satisfaction of organizational objectives and goals

Conducts research to identify planning opportunities, develop strategies to address such opportunities, and then implement the strategies to maximize tax benefits

Participates in due diligence related to acquisitions, including identifying tax return filing requirements or issues to be considered in connection with such transactions

Attends external meetings, seminars, webcasts, etc. to increase/maintain technical tax knowledge

Attends internal meetings to increase/maintain understanding of company procedures and their tax implications

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Tax

Licensed Certified Public Accountant in one or more jurisdictions (or in the process of obtaining a CPA license) preferred

Masters in Taxation preferred

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must have good organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritize competing tasks, anticipate resource needs, and meet deadlines

Must have strong team-building and interpersonal relationship skills

Microsoft Excel skills required

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.