What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant (E2562) position at IEEE Corporate?
The overall purpose of this position is to ensure good standing with US and global taxing jurisdictions as it pertains to IEEE's operations, and to assist with tax planning by researching, interpreting, and implementing tax solutions that optimize the organizations tax obligations.
The tax staff accountant is primarily responsible for:
- Federal, state, and local tax reporting and compliance
o Income tax
o Sales and use
o International
- Monitor changes that affect the organization
- Research federal tax rules and regulations
- Interface with volunteers, staff, and professional tax advisors
- Educates volunteers and staff regarding tax processes and requirements
- Makes recommendations for business and process improvements
- Maintaining and revising procedures for tax processes
The role reports to a manager level and manages [0] direct reports.
This position proactively works under general guidelines by following established procedures, but also works under consultative direction and has leadership roles in certain assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Tax Compliance. The accurate preparation and timely filing of assigned tax returns: • Forms 990, 990-T, 990-PF and related state charitable and income tax returns • Consolidated federal, state, and local income tax returns • State and local sales and use tax returns • Forms 1099 and 1042 tax filings • International indirect tax filings (VAT, GST, JCT, etc.) • International tax returns/reporting (Forms 8858, 5713, 5471, etc.) • Other required statutory reporting
- Tax Planning • Maintenance and updating of Policies & Procedures • Research tax laws and assist with tax planning • Improve efficiency and controls • Complete essential reconciliations
- Problem Solving • Review and resolve issues that arise with the enterprise transaction tax system or government taxing jurisdiction and coordinate duties for the tax engine • Uniform indirect tax coordination for IEEE’s global conference business • Monthly administration of the transaction tax system and/or sales and use tax enterprise system • Administration of tax return preparation software • Respond accurately and timely to inquiries from internal and external customers and make recommendations when appropriate • Independent contractor analysis • Special projects as assign
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience accounting or tax Req
- Master's or other advanced degree Pref
Work Experience
- 2-4 years tax and/or accounting experience Req
Licenses and Certifications
- CPA, or JD with tax/finance background Pref
Skills and Requirements
- Experience with tax preparation and tax research. Non-profit, sales and use, or international tax experience a plus.
- Effective interpersonal skills to ensure that tax compliance plans are created that address the needs and known constraints of the IEEE enterprise.
- Ability to analyze compliance requirements, identify problems, design appropriate reporting solutions and solve problems with moderate supervision.
- Must demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to execute and improve work processes.
- Must be able to work in a deadline oriented environment
- Technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challenges. Proficient in various computer applications including tax software (direct and indirect tax applications), Google suite products, and Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ERP system experience a plus.
- Ability to build relationships and constructively interact with the team, internal IEEE departments and volunteers
- Works independently with moderate supervision.
Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.
='For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, "Physical, Mental, and Work Environment Standards for IEEE Positions." This position is classified under ' Category I - Office Positions '.
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Job: Tax
Salary : $71,100 - $90,000
