Specialist-Tax Accounting

3M; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Bengaluru (Hebbal) is seeking a Tax Accounting Specialist to support direct tax accounting across global regions. The role requires collaboration with the Global Tax organization and flexibility to work across time zones.

You will prepare entries, perform reconciliations, and contribute to month-end close, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement through automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 4-8 years of work experience in tax accounting or general ledger accounting.
• Strong English written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax accounting entries and reconciliations for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Maintain accuracy of tax balances in the general ledger and ensure adherence to tax policies.
• Collaborate with regional tax and finance teams to support global tax reporting and audits.
• Calculate and validate withholding tax on cross-border payments, ensuring timely filings.
• Support standardization and automation initiatives within tax and accounting processes.

Skills

Communication skills (English)

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description

Specialist Tax Accounting

Collaborating with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make this Role

As a Tax Accounting Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. This role supports direct tax accounting activities for business units across the US and all other regions (OUS). The position works closely with the Global Tax organization of a US based multinational corporation, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant tax-related accounting and reporting. The role will require flexibility to work in various time zones.

Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• Preparing and reviewing tax accounting entries, performing tax-related account reconciliations, and completing required tax accounting adjustments to support accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintaining the accuracy of tax balances in the general ledger and supporting compliance with global accounting standards, tax policies, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborating with regional tax and finance teams to exchange relevant tax information and documentation, resolve issues, support audit activities, and assist with global tax reporting, including preparing supporting schedules for U.S. and non-U.S. entities.
• Calculating, reviewing, and validating withholding tax obligations on cross-border payments while ensuring timely and accurate filings, payments, and reporting across global jurisdictions.
• Supporting standardization, automation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives within tax and accounting processes.

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 4-8 years of work experience in tax accounting or general ledger accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of record to report processes and tax accounting under US GAAP

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in shared service centers & exposure to global tax reporting processes
• Ability to work effective in a global, virtual, and cross-functional environment with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset; Lean or Six Sigma experience is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Work Location

Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hybrid Mode

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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