International Tax Accountant ( Hybrid )

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International Tax Accountant ( Hybrid )

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Salary $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Our client is a prestigious, globally recognized law firm specializing in providing comprehensive legal and financial advisory services to a diverse range of industries. With an expansive reach across major financial centers worldwide, our client is known for its expertise in international tax strategy, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and financial restructuring. Their commitment to excellence and deep understanding of complex cross-border tax regulations allows them to deliver strategic solutions that drive value for clients.

Working with Fortune 500 companies, investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals, our client delivers sophisticated tax planning and compliance services that optimize financial outcomes on a global scale. Their team of experts is dedicated to helping clients navigate the evolving international tax landscape, ensuring compliance while strategically reducing tax liabilities.

As an International Tax Accountant with our client, you’ll become part of a high-performing team that operates at the forefront of tax innovation, tackling complex global tax issues with creativity and precision. Join a firm that values expertise, collaboration, and a proactive approach to serving a premier global client base.



Why join us?

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home
  
  

Job Details

This position will take the lead on managing complex international tax issues related to a global law firm’s tax compliance and filing obligations, with a focus on operations outside the U.S., particularly in London and Asia. As part of this role, the International Tax Accountant will work closely with the New York-based tax team, which oversees U.S. and foreign compliance, tax matters, and partnership accounting for all firm locations worldwide.

Location NYC, CA, KS, DC area (or remote flexibility within these regions)

Key Responsibilities

• BEPS Pillar Two Compliance Draft and manage compliance requirements.
• Inter-Firm Transactions Coordinate inter-firm invoicing to optimize cash flow in foreign offices and conduct interoffice balance reviews.
• Taxing Rights Assessment Evaluate and address issues regarding overlapping tax claims by multiple jurisdictions.
• Permanent Establishment Compliance Analyze and apply permanent establishment standards across various countries.
• Partnership Accounting Expertise Assist with accounting processes specific to global partnerships.
• Treaty Research Research international tax treaties as they apply to partnerships, including requirements for jurisdictions without a permanent establishment.
• Tax Workpaper Preparation Collaborate with local offices to prepare workpapers and conduct cash-to-accrual analyses, focusing on foreign tax credit limitations.
• Cash to Accrual Conversion Provide calculations and modeling from cash to accrual at the individual level to assist with withholding branch taxes.
• Inter-Company Invoicing and Income Recognition Issue inter-company invoices and manage income recognition.
• Global Tax Reporting Liaison Coordinate with the New York tax team on global tax reporting and compliance for non-U.S.-based partners.
• U.S. Foreign Tax Credit Reporting Support the U.S. team with foreign tax credit reporting for U.S.-based partners.
• Tax Structuring Advice Understand the entity’s tax structure and advise on efficient tax strategies.
• Partner Tax Reserves Manage and maintain non-U.S. partner tax reserves for U.S. review.
• Global Partner Income Modeling Develop global models of partner income and distribution for internal use.
• International Advisory Relationships Oversee relationships with external advisors, lead tax partners, and local tax authorities across international offices.
• Regulatory Monitoring and Advisory Track and analyze tax legislation changes, advising on potential impacts to the firm’s operations.
• Additional Responsibilities Provide support on VAT/GST, client-related withholding taxes, Japanese QII, partner recruitment, lawyer relocations, and new office establishments.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation, International Tax, or CPA preferred.
• Professional Certifications ACA or ACCA or equivalent experience.
• Experience
• Preferably from an international law firm or a Big 4 background.
• Strong knowledge of U.S., UK, and foreign tax regulations.
• Proficiency in transfer pricing and understanding of a multi-currency environment.
• Skills and Competencies
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence executive decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information clearly.
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills for high-pressure deadlines.
• Flexible, collaborative team player.
  
  

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