Tax Accountant

DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports income tax reconciliations and returns. Supports direct tax audits and projects by gathering data, conducting tax research and addressing questions.
• Executes projects related to the application of tax law.
• Collects, analyzes and summarizes tax information which would be used for purposes of preparing income tax returns, US tax reporting compliance and related tax projects.
• Preparation of reports supporting positions taken on income tax returns as well as US income tax provisions and related tax projects.
• Other day-to-day tax-related matters and reporting related assignments or ad-hoc projects delegated by manager.

• Financial Regulations Acumen - Evaluates applicable regulations for the financial area of focus, such as tax, 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.
• Tax Based Modeling and Computation - Performs income tax provision computations, tax return calculations and tax modeling considering the relevant business facts and assumptions.
• Tax Technical Analysis - Leverages various tax-technical resources by researching applicable regulations, tax code, and case law to ensure taxes recorded in compliance with regulation.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Being resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• 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.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting/Tax/Laws required. Certified Tax Agent, Chartered Accountant or similar certification is preferred.

• At least 3-4 year tax experience required. Tax working experience in Big 4 is preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication in English.