Tax Accountant

Job Description

As a Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with Wesco’s tax compliance, audits, tax reporting, and planning. You will work on U.S. international taxation matters, manage reporting requirements, and collaborate with foreign tax and accounting staff to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and complete calculations required to prepare US Federal or State tax forms related to your assigned team including maintenance of comprehensive tax calendar of filing obligations to ensure filing obligations are timely and accurately met. Also assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Develop knowledge of OneSource tax compliance software and coordinate with outside service providers to complete assigned tax forms.
• Assist with tax planning with respect to internal reorganizations, intercompany financing, distributions/repatriation modeling, etc.
• Research and document positions taken in the tax returns, including preparation of written memoranda.
• Maintain, update and enhance tax workplans and processes for compliance and financial reporting.
• Become proficient and utilize current technology/software solutions, such as Alteryx, Orbitax and others, to create efficiencies in data preparation and analysis.
• Monitor developments in tax law specific to your assigned team and assist in implementing changes required to comply and/or adapt to new laws/requirements.
• Ensure compliance and maintain internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 for the tax compliance and planning processes ensuring no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
• Coach, train and mentor junior staff including interns or less experienced Tax Accountants.
• If assigned to international tax team the following would apply:
• Assist with analysis and modeling of all aspects of U.S. international taxation, including foreign source income and expenses, GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, Section 163(j), and foreign tax credits as required for the 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 and accounting staff to gather and review foreign entity information utilized in the US tax compliance and reporting.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree - Accounting, finance or related required
• CPA certification preferred
• Experience within the tax field (1 year required including internships, 3 years preferred)
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application
• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes, and regulations
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to research and analyze a variety of information
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Assembly of data and preparation of reports
  
  

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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.

Compensation Details: $57,622 - $92,195 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we 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.

For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups , comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.