Tax Senior Professional

Job Description

Why were hiring: WPP is on a global transformation journey for its accounting and finance departments. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a great learning environment. We are looking for a State Local Tax Senior to join the Tax team in our Bangalore or Mumbai offices. What youll be doing: The State Local Tax Senior is a key player supporting the state and local tax compliance and reporting areas that are under the team s responsibility. This role reports into the State Local Tax Manager and will involve supporting and assisting the team where applicable. Role Responsibilities included: Prepare state local tax returns for US legal entities (corporations, partnerships, LLCs) Calculate state tax modifications for combined and separate tax returns Prepare state apportionment calculations Prepare state extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments calculations E-file state local tax returns, extensions, and estimates Prepare state current and deferred tax provision calculations including return-to-provision adjustments for all US subsidiaries Update state blended deferred tax rate for the law changes and state apportionment Assist with completion of other tax provision schedules including state tax reserves Assist with state income tax audits and respond to state tax notices Prepare state income tax nexus studies Respond to information requests from other internal and external teams What youll need: Bachelor s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Taxation. Post-graduate degree (MS Tax) or CPA a plus. Three (3) or more years of experience into SALT Strong working knowledge of US state local tax rules and tax reporting obligations. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong problem solving and organizational skills; high level of attention to details. Self-motivated, comprehends and responds constructively to instructions. Capable to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Experience using Corptax required Who you are: Youre open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working. Youre optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected. Youre extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day. What well give you: Passionate, inspired people - We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge #LI-Onsite