US Taxation Analyst ( GL Accountants are encouraged To apply)

Tax Associate

This professional will be a key asset to assist the US tax department, and will be a valuable member of the Finance and Accounting team who will assist in all aspects of Tax

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare US indirect tax workpapers, accruals and reconciliations
• Gather and organize data for US and foreign income tax compliance
• Assist in identifying and providing information required for quarterly and annual tax provision, and working with outside service provider and the Sr. Tax Director and Tax Manager in preparing the provision and related documentation
• Analyze key US indirect tax issues, including sourcing and income characterization
• Review of existing sales and use tax compliance process, and, together with the Sr. Tax Director and Tax Manager, develop recommendations to efficiently manage compliance
• Gather and organize data for non-US VAT compliance, and coordinate with service providers
• Assist the Sr. Tax Director in managing the Tax Department budget and priorities

Preferred candidate profile

• Maintain and operate standard period-end closing schedules

• Hands on experience in General Ledger (GL)

• Review of Balance Sheet Account reconciliations

• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.

• Review of financial statements

• Analyze and reconcile bank statements and general ledgers

• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports

• IC reconciliations

• Preparation & posting/review of Monthly & quarterly necessary journals

• Work closely with local Finance teams for successful period closures

• Analyzing Trail Balance & reporting

• Highly analytical with the ability to express tax analysis and outcomes verbally, quantitatively and in writing
• Willingness to assist where needed
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Willing to learn new areas and develop new skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
• Able to prioritize workload, work as part of a team, as well as independently
• A multi-tasker with the ability to accurately work in a fast paced, rapidly growing environment

Articulate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills