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Job Description

Position Title:

_Tax Advisor_

**Pay Rate** :

_$68,000-$86,800 per year_

_Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range._

Location:

International Paper

6400 Poplar Ave.

Memphis, TN 38197

Opportunity to work with a group of tax professionals that provide world class tax services. What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to be effective? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting, and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities, and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

The Job You Will Perform:

The Tax Advisor position is involved in all aspects of Federal, state, and local income tax compliance, provision, and research. This position will report to the U.S. Director of U.S. Income Tax Compliance & Reporting and is a key member of the team responsible for the Federal income tax filings, state and local income and franchise tax filings, tax provision, and support of tax planning initiatives. This position is an in-person position based at the Memphis, TN International Paper Company headquarters.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Assist in the preparation of the Company's Federal corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and excise tax returns on an as needed basis

+ Assist in the preparation of the Company’s state and local income and franchise tax returns

+ Assist in the preparation of the quarterly estimated and annual book/tax differences for the federal tax provision and state modifications for the state tax provision

+ Participate in special projects such as research and development credits and investment tax credits

+ Research, analyze and interpret tax laws and provide written memoranda on various value-added projects and transactions

+ Develop tax technical skills and gain an understanding of the reasoning behind Company’s book/tax differences

+ Maintain accurate and complete working papers supporting all Federal and state tax positions

+ Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all key software tools

+ Stay current with Federal and state tax legislation and actively participate in learning activities as assigned

+ Assist Federal and State Audit Managers with assistance as needed

The Skills You Will Bring:

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree

+ 3+ years relevant tax experience

+ Solid knowledge of and ability to interpret tax rules and regulations

+ Proficient in Word and Excel with CorpTax experience a plus

+ Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

+ Detail orientated, organized and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Desire to excel and be rewarded for your work

Preferred Qualifications

+ Accounting related degree

+ 5+ years’ experience in a Corporate Income Tax Department

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

**Job Identification** 2000691

**Job Schedule** Full time

**Locations** 6400 Poplar, Memphis, TN, 38197, US