Job Description

• Prepares tax journal entries to be booked in the G/L system relating to the 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

• Responsible (along with the Tax Manager(s)/Director(s)) for the 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

• Responsible for the 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

• Supervises, develops, and manages the income tax staff accountants

• Identifies training opportunities for self and other members of the Tax Department for discussion with the Tax Manager(s)/Director(s)

• Works with the Tax Manager(s)/Director(s) to determine the tax implications of transactions executed within the year by the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates

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

• Determines the impact various transactions and planning opportunities will have on the provision for income taxes and the related balance sheet accounts reported in the Company’s audited financial statements

• Manages non-routine projects related to tax accounting for debt, fixed assets, equity transactions, and business combinations

• 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
  

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant in one or more jurisdictions (or in the process of obtaining a CPA license)
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Tax
• Master’s degree in taxation preferred
• Must have a strong understanding of federal income tax for corporations and partnerships, including the ability to identify issues and calculate book-tax differences
• Must have experience (2+ years) with tax return preparation and provision preparation/audit for large corporations, either as an employee of a public corporation or through public accounting client service
• Must have excellent research skills (using CCH, BNA, etc.) and a strong understanding of federal and state tax authorities
• Must be well-versed in GAAP accounting
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to document tax issue identification, resolution, and the ultimate impact on the Company’s provision for income taxes
• 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
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience with International Tax issues a plus
• Experience with State Income Tax issues a plus
• Experience with OneSource software a plus

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.