Tax Specialist

Role: Tax Specialist
Job Description
Company Overview
Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, Fibers, and plastics,
committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities
across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner
energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety,
sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge
technologies and industry expertise.
About the Role:
The Tax Specialist will support the Global Tax Team in managing income tax compliance, ASC 740 tax
provision activities, and tax research across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This role includes
preparing tax, supporting tax accounting and deferred tax calculations, assisting with audits, and
maintaining tax data in OneSource.
The position also involves researching technical tax matters, monitoring changes in tax laws, supporting
process improvements, and coordinating tax-related payments with internal teams. Candidates should
have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a
fast-paced environment.
The Tax Specialist is an integral part of the Global Tax Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to
assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local tax compliance, conduct research on relevant
technical tax matters, and support the preparation of ASC 740 calculations. As part of a small tax
department, the Tax Specialist will gain exposure to a broad range of tax areas.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Accounting and Reporting

Assist in the preparation of the income tax provision and ongoing tax accounting maintenance
Upload and manage tax data in OneSource Tax Provision
Generate reports and perform comparative analysis using OneSource Tax Provision
Calculate M adjustments and reconcile deferred tax balances
Prepare tax account reconciliations for federal, state, and international entities, and propose
necessary adjustments

Support the annual external tax audit process
Assist with Superfund tax compliance reporting and prepare monthly account reconciliations in
OneStream



Role: Tax Specialist
Job Description
Tax Research and Planning

Conduct research on technical tax issues and prepare clear, well-documented internal
memorandums

Monitor and stay current on changes in state tax laws and regulations
Analyze and calculate the tax implications of expanding into new tax jurisdictions
Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Tax Items
Support the enhancement and implementation of tax processes and participate in special
projects

Prepare requisitions for purchase order requests in SAP for tax-related vendors
Assist with updating the cash forecast of tax-related payments
Coordinate tax payments with Treasury and Account Payable team
Team

Reports to the Tax Manager/Tax Director
Peer includes Indirect Tax Principal
Experience

Minimum 3 years of progressive tax experience with industry and/or accounting tax
experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
Proficiency in OneSource or similar software for provision and tax returns
SAP experience preferred
Strong knowledge of MS O applications, specically Excel
Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills; self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-
paced environment

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high attention to detail
Skilled at identifying issues and escalating them appropriately
Proficient in researching and interpreting complex tax technical matters
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and interact professionally with
internal and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors