Tax Associate

CDW UK; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Chennai District is hiring for a Tax Associate role responsible for maintaining tax compliance and supporting audit efforts. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree, possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and be proficient in Excel. Experience with AS400, PeopleSoft, and tax research is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment dedicated to technology-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree with 2 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Preferred experience with CCH or TTR tax research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for assigned companies.
• Research tax issues and provide recommendations to management.
• Process tax payments ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for accruals.
• Support the sales tax audit process and collaborate with management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

AS400

PeopleSoft

Workday

Vertex

Job description

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Job Summary

The Tax Accountant is responsible for the compliance function of the Sales Tax Department. This individual will work with other team members and multiple accounting and invoicing programs to gather, analyze and present information needed for tax compliance and audit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for assigned companies.
• Research tax issues as required and make recommendations to management.
• Process tax payments with multiple taxing jurisdictions to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations for assigned accruals and submit reconciliations to management for review.
• Support the sales tax audit process by running reports in multiple accounting and invoicing programs including IBM AS400, PeopleSoft and Vertex and presenting results to management; conduct research on tax issues as they arise on audit and discuss research findings with management; request information and review responses from other CDW departments, vendors and customers and discuss responses with management.
• Renew and apply for business licenses and sales tax licenses.
• Obtain thorough knowledge of internal sales tax and business license processes.
• Work with taxing authorities to respond to notices and rectify any compliance issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree and 2 years of related experience
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills with critical attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with solid Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Knowledge of AS400, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Vertex software is preferred.
• CCH or TTR tax research experience.

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