Job Description Summary

Determine and minimize the company's state and local tax liability with the highest integrity while complying with all applicable tax laws. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

This state income tax role will report to the State and Local Tax Leader and have frequent interactions with the broader tax organization including federal counterparts, the GE Aerospace Tax Ops team, and business partners across the GE Aerospace organization.

The candidate is expected to have a strong tax technical background and foundation in corporate state income taxes and a demonstrated interest in state and local taxes. Strong analytical, research, and communication skills are a must and experience in public accounting is preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing direct state and local tax compliance and the process including preparation and filing of state and local tax returns for all applicable legal entities and supporting audits.
• Prepare state tax returns, forms, and reporting of operations by gathering financial data from business departments and divisions; analyze and incorporate data into returns; prepare work papers and support schedules and leverage professional tax software to process financial and tax data.
• Prepare state tax estimates on a quarterly basis and contribute to the cash forecasting process.
• Work as part of a broader team to complete the quarterly and annual state income tax provisions and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting per Accounting Standards Codification 740 (ASC 740).
• Partner with the tax controversy team by assisting with gathering information leading to issue resolutions within established timelines; working with management to respond to information requisitions; preparing data and reports to support state audit projects; and escalating potential exposure items to management.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations by keeping current on changes in tax law; research and provide analysis on impacts of federal legislative matters; and identify and develop needed system or process changes to remain compliant with tax laws.
• Manage tax consultants where necessary to provide technical advice and compliance assistance.
• Integrate new technologies to improve existing processes and influence tax compliance transformation by identifying and implementing tools that allow for continuous improvement and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in accounting.
• Master's degree or JD with focus in Tax preferred.
• Understanding of federal and state income tax laws.

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

Proficiency with MS Office, tax and accounting software, and/or other data analytics tools.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• The base pay range for this position is $8 0,300.00 - 107,200.00 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 30, 2025 Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
  
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Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No