Global Tax Accountant

TRG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level tax professional in Chicago, IL. The candidate will manage tax compliance, optimize tax strategies, and review returns while advising on legislative changes. A Bachelors degree and 3+ years of experience in tax preparation are required. CPA designation is preferred, along with fluency in English and Mandarin.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tax preparation and audit.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.
• Experience in corporate or international tax preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing tax returns for compliance.
• Supporting financial health with tax strategies.
• Ensuring timely submission of tax documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Masters Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

ERP software

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and reviewing tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations for the corporate office and plant locations
• Support the financial health of the company by optimizing tax strategies related to manufacturing and corporate operations
• Ensure timely submission of all tax documents to minimize liabilities and avoid penalties
• Prepare corporate tax returns and plant location returns ensuring compliance with federal, state and local tax laws.
• Review and analyze tax returns, statements and transactional documents and quarterly/yearly tax projections.
• Prepare monthly and annual tax provision and related journal entry for monthly and year end close.
• Substantiate and reconcile the income taxes payable balances.
• Preparation of quarterly tax risk assessment in accordance with FIN 48.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly and annual income tax provisions, in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate reconciliations and tax footnote support.
• Stay current on tax legislation changes and advise management on potential impacts and opportunities and advise on any developments impactful to the business.
• Support tax compliance and advisory matters, including transfer pricing documentation and analysis for cross-border transactions.
• Handle related tax areas including payroll, property and international taxes as applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business - Masters Degree will be a plus
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred
• Experience in corporate tax or international tax, with knowledge of transfer pricing regulations and OECD guidelines preferred
• 3+ years experience working in tax preparation and audit
• Fluent in both English and Mandarin - written and verbal
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Microsoft Office Suite, accounting and financial management software and tools - knowledge with ERP software will be a plus

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting