Role Overview
Cummins Inc. is hiring a entry-level Tax Accountant. This is a full-time role in Pune. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for general accounting work required to maintain the department’s general ledger. Performs financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements by identifying and analyzing variances.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyzes, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Competencies:
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues.
Financial Internal Controls - Leverages internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.
Financial Regulations Acumen - Evaluates applicable regulations for the financial area of focus, such as tax, banking, pension, local accounting to ensure underlying transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable regulations; explains key requirements and purpose of regulations and implications to the business to inform and educate relevant stakeholders.
US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Evaluates US accounting standards to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies; assesses the accounting requirements and objectives to determine the implications on the business and communicate to stakeholders with varying financial knowledge.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
CA/Chartered Accountant
Experience
3-4 years of relevant experience required in Direct Taxation.
Direct Tax work
Compliance & Computation
- Prepare and independently handle corporate income‑tax return filings
- Compute advance tax instalments, self‑assessment tax, interest, and tax provisions
- Prepare tax computation sheets, detailed workings, and reconciliations
- Assist in preparation and review of deferred tax (DTL / DTA) calculations
Tax Audit & Reporting
- Coordinate and support tax audits under Section 44AB
- Prepare audit schedules, disclosures, and explanations for tax auditors
- Assist in preparation of Form 3CD acknowledgements and related annexures
- Ensure consistency between:
- Tax audit report
- Return of income
- Financial statements
Assessments, Appeals & Litigation Support
- Handle routine Income‑tax notices (intimations, scrutiny, reassessment, rectification)
- Draft initial responses and collate documentation for:
- Assessments
- Appeals
- Rectification applications
- Track timelines and maintain assessment and litigation trackers
- Coordinate with external tax consultants / counsels for hearings and submissions
Withholding Tax (TDS/TCS)
- Review and ensure compliance with TDS/TCS provisions
- Support TDS return filing, reconciliations, and Form 26Q / 24Q reviews
- Assist in resolving TDS mismatches and default notices
- Support lower / nil deduction certificate processes, if applicable
Job Finance
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2427875
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Tax Accountant position at Cummins Inc.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Cummins Inc.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Tax Accountant position at Cummins Inc. located?
This position is based in Pune. Cummins Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Tax Accountant at Cummins Inc. earn?
Cummins Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Tax Accountant role at Cummins Inc. posted?
This role was posted on May 8, 2026 (37 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Tax Accountant role at Cummins Inc. entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Cummins Inc. has listed.
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