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INTERNATIONAL TAX ACCOUNTANT
The International Tax Accountant is primarily responsible for the preparation of the international reporting of the US federal consolidated corporate income tax return and supporting the ASC 740 tax provision calculations for SIRVA’s international operations. Additionally, will perform updating of forecasts, impact of new legislation, documenting international tax positions and issues, and assisting with global transfer pricing, audits, and other special projects as assigned.
Tax Accounting (40%)
Sirva Worldwide, Inc. provides HR and mobility professionals with the resources, guidance, and support they need to achieve the best possible relocation for talent, and for the companies that move them. As a leading global relocation management and moving services company, we bring together personalized program solutions, expansive global reach, innovative technology, and an unmatched supply chain to transform businesses of any size and empower talent moving to their next opportunity. From corporate relocation and household goods to home sale and commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of brands (including Sirva, Allied, northAmerican, Global Van Lines, Alliance, Sirva Mortgage and SMARTBOX) provide everything needed to move talent and deliver experience.
At Sirva, we're committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global organizations that we serve. We recognize that building an inclusive, engaged company culture results in empowered employees that reflect a wide range of approaches and perspectives. Those perspectives lead to new ideas. New ideas lead to innovation and excellence. Our approach to diversity, equality and inclusion is driven by a commitment to these values and a belief that diversity makes our company stronger.
Sirva is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sirva also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
It is also Sirva's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The Federal EEO Law Poster may be found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability of any part of the employment process, please send an email to Human Resources at HRSIRVA@SIRVA.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The International Tax Accountant is primarily responsible for the preparation of the international reporting of the US federal consolidated corporate income tax return and supporting the ASC 740 tax provision calculations for SIRVA’s international operations. Additionally, will perform updating of forecasts, impact of new legislation, documenting international tax positions and issues, and assisting with global transfer pricing, audits, and other special projects as assigned.
Tax Accounting (40%)
- Assist and review of the current and deferred tax calculations, rate reconciliation, supporting calculations and work papers and documentation, relating to international operations, for ASC 740.
- Work with foreign affiliates to assist them in their preparation of provision tax packages and return to provision calculations.
- Assist accounting/finance personnel in proper tax accounting under US GAAP and ASC 740.
- Prepares journal entries in PeopleSoft, as necessary.
- Assist in reporting and the proper presentation in financial systems.
- Prepares the US consolidated federal corporate income tax return filings relating to international operations including, Forms 5471’s, 8858’s, CBC and related calculations and reporting for GILTI, BEAT, FDII and FTCs. Assist and further develop process improvements in data management and calculations, due to law changes as needed. Research and gain understanding of new regulations and pronouncements associated with changing international statutory landscape.
- Assist with tax projections and forecasts as impacted by international operations/calculations.
- Assist with the global transfer pricing reporting and documentation, including implementation and review of international intercompany charges for proper methods and pricing.
- Coordinate and communicate with international locations to understand tax filings, positions, and issues.
- Prepare other quarterly and annual U.S. international tax compliance.
- Special projects including acquisitions, reorganizations, and modeling of tax law changes.
- Assist in responding to audit requests and notices from taxing authorities.
- 3 years of experience within a corporate tax department or within a public accounting environment
- Proficient with Excel and Tax Compliance Software
- Experience working with ASC 740 and tax provision calculations
- Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft and Corptax
- B.S. in Accounting or Finance
Sirva Worldwide, Inc. provides HR and mobility professionals with the resources, guidance, and support they need to achieve the best possible relocation for talent, and for the companies that move them. As a leading global relocation management and moving services company, we bring together personalized program solutions, expansive global reach, innovative technology, and an unmatched supply chain to transform businesses of any size and empower talent moving to their next opportunity. From corporate relocation and household goods to home sale and commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of brands (including Sirva, Allied, northAmerican, Global Van Lines, Alliance, Sirva Mortgage and SMARTBOX) provide everything needed to move talent and deliver experience.
At Sirva, we're committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global organizations that we serve. We recognize that building an inclusive, engaged company culture results in empowered employees that reflect a wide range of approaches and perspectives. Those perspectives lead to new ideas. New ideas lead to innovation and excellence. Our approach to diversity, equality and inclusion is driven by a commitment to these values and a belief that diversity makes our company stronger.
Sirva is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sirva also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
It is also Sirva's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The Federal EEO Law Poster may be found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability of any part of the employment process, please send an email to Human Resources at HRSIRVA@SIRVA.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
