Senior Tax Accountant (Tax Planning)

Overview

This role involves supporting tax planning work, along with certain compliance, audit, and tax provision support. The position may also include reviewing the work of more junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax planning related to internal reorganizations, acquisitions, intercompany financing, distributions/repatriation planning and modeling, and similar initiatives.
• Research and document tax positions taken in tax planning and tax returns, including preparation of written memoranda and/or transactional step plans.
• Gather data and complete calculations to support tax planning; support preparation of calculations for U.S. federal tax forms and disclosures as needed.
• Assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Collaborate with outside service providers on tax planning initiatives and, as needed, complete assigned tax forms in a co-sourcing environment utilizing OneSource tax compliance software.
• Support maintenance of tax workplans and processes for compliance and financial reporting.
• Become proficient and utilize current technology/software solutions (e.g., Alteryx, Orbitax, and others) to create efficiencies in data preparation and analysis.
• Monitor developments in tax law specific to the assigned team and assist in implementing changes required to comply and/or adapt to new laws and requirements.
• Ensure compliance and maintain internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 for tax compliance and planning processes, ensuring no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
• Coach, train, and mentor junior staff (e.g., interns, Tax Accountants), including review of work product prior to submission in limited circumstances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

International Tax Team (If Assigned)

• Analyze and model impacts of business transactions on all aspects of U.S. international taxation, including foreign source income and expenses, GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, Section 163(j), foreign tax credits, and OECD Pillar Two as required for income tax provision, tax compliance, and tax planning.
• Identify and report intercompany transactions for country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate with foreign tax, treasury, legal, and accounting staff to gather and review foreign entity information used in U.S. tax planning, compliance, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• CPA is preferred.
• Experience with taxes: 3 years required; 5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application.
• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, be self-motivated, and demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to research and analyze a variety of information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to assemble data and prepare reports.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: This amount is what the employer reasonably believes it will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
• Bonus/incentive: For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, a commission structure may provide additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
• Benefits (eligible employees): May include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available upon request.

Location

• Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.