US Tax Specialist – Entry Level

About the role

Celestica is seeking an entry‑level US Tax Specialist to support tax accounting and compliance for its North American operations. The role will focus on preparing tax schedules, basic journal entries, and ensuring that corporate, state and local tax requirements are met.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing corporate income tax returns, US state and local tax returns, and related compliance schedules.
• Prepare basic journal entries, perform ledger analysis, and reconcile tax‑related accounts.
• Collect and organize financial data for tax reporting; review system reports for accuracy.
• Support the design and build of tax forecasting models for management analysis.
• Gather documentation for internal and external tax audits and respond to tax inquiries.
• Follow established tax procedures, maintain accurate records, and document tax transactions.
• Identify basic discrepancies in tax data and refer complex issues to senior team members.
• Collaborate with the tax team and cross‑functional partners such as Accounting and Finance.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to work on well‑defined tasks under general supervision.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Motivation to develop tax knowledge and support business growth.

Required skills