Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting or another relevant field required.
- Masters degree in accounting beneficial, masters degree in taxation preferred.
Experience
- 3 to 5 years of prior experience in working on Form 1040 (Global Mobility/Global Employer Services)
- Prior experience in working on K-1’s, Foreign Tax Credit and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
- Proficient in Tax Split/Tax Equalization Calculation.
- Prior experience with individual tax return experience (Form 1040) and tax contact job.
- Prior basic supervisory experience preferred.
- Understanding of financial statements and the underlying supporting workpapers.
- CPA, EA would be added advantage.
Software
- Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat, SP Binder.
- Experience in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, Geosystems', SP Binder or comparable programs and standard tax workpapers.
Other Knowledge, Skills Abilities
- Solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team.
- Ability to review moderate and complex tax returns.
- Takes appropriate actions without being asked.
- Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues, problems related to compliance.
- Ability to effectively delegate work as needed.
- Train other team members.
- Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under deadline with supervision.
Role & Responsibilities