Tax Administrator II

Overview

This role is responsible for performing mutual fund regulatory and tax reporting functions, ensuring fund objectives are met for clients.

Responsibilities

Tax Preparation

• Prepares estimated year-end income and capital gain distributions.
• Prepares Subchapter M and excise tax provision work papers.
• Calculates fund distribution requirements to satisfy both income and excise requirements.
• Prepares tax work papers and distribution analyses for mutual funds.
• Determines the fund tax status of investments and identifies book and tax differences.
• Analyzes simple general ledger accounts to provide roll-forward of tax accounts and to identify items of income and expense that require a different tax treatment than book.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Researches and analyzes federal and state tax laws and regulations, and court or other regulatory agency rulings/decisions to present to managers.
• Participates with the financial administration department in developing tax and regulatory compliance for reporting to regulatory agencies, the board of directors, and financial officers.
• Maintains current knowledge of IRS tax law requirements.

Audit Administration

• Gathers information needed to respond to requests from external audit firms and regulatory agencies.
• Gathers information needed to respond to IRS and auditor requests in connection with formal or informal audits.

Working Relationships

• Maintains daily contact with the financial administration department regarding tax implications of investment activities.
• Contacts regulatory agencies and audit firms as needed regarding general information, resolution of issues, and inquiries about reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, tax, accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience with taxation and administration of mutual funds.
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge

• Tax laws and procedures applicable to investment companies.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe Acrobat.

Skills and Abilities

• Troubleshoots issues using creative and critical thinking.
• Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approach with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Effectively uses time and information resources in conjunction with associates.
• Participates in solving problems and making decisions.
• Presents and expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats.
• Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
• Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
• Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clients during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Adjusts team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles to ensure completion.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided description.

Location

• Not specified in the provided description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. No questions on the employment application are intended to secure information for impermissible purposes.