Senior Tax Accountant (Tax Planning)

WESCO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Chicago seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to support tax planning, compliance and provision work. You will mentor junior staff, review work, and collaborate with external providers in a dynamic tax function.

The role includes international tax responsibilities when assigned, including modeling foreign transactions and coordinating with global teams. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years tax experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and accounting principles.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and use judgment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to research, analyze information and mentor staff.
• Experience reviewing junior staff work and collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax planning for reorganizations, acquisitions and intercompany financing.
• Research and document positions taken in tax planning and returns.
• Prepare calculations for U.S. federal tax forms and disclosures.
• Support notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Coordinate with external service providers for co-sourced work.
• Maintain tax workplans and compliance processes.
• Use Alteryx, Orbitax and other tools to improve data prep and analysis.
• Monitor tax law developments and implement changes.
• Ensure SOX 404 compliance for tax processes.
• Coach, train and mentor junior staff; review work as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• International tax work: analyze global impacts, CBCR reporting, and coordination with foreign teams.

Skills

Tax planning

Research

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Mentoring junior staff

JV/ intercompany collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Alteryx

Orbitax

OneSource

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be primarily responsible for supporting Wesco’s tax planning work. You will also be responsible for certain compliance, audit, and tax provision support. You may also assist in reviewing the work of more junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with tax planning with respect to internal reorganizations, acquisitions, intercompany financing, distributions/repatriation planning and modeling, etc.
• Research and document positions taken in the tax planning and returns, including preparation of written memoranda and/or preparation of transactional step plans.
• Gather data and complete calculations required to support tax planning. As needed, support in the preparation of calculations for U.S. federal tax forms and disclosures. Also assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
• Collaborate with outside service providers on tax planning initiatives and, as needed, to complete assigned tax forms in a co-sourcing environment utilizing OneSource tax compliance software.
• Support maintenance of 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 (i.e., interns, Tax Accountants) including review of work product prior to submission in limited circumstances.
• Other duties as assigned.

If assigned to international tax team the following would apply:

• Analyze and model impacts of business transactions on all aspects of U.S. international taxation, including foreign source income and expenses, GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, Section 163(j), foreign tax credits and OECD Pillar Two 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, treasury, legal and accounting staff to gather and review foreign entity information utilized in the U.S. tax planning, compliance and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates/Designations – CPA is preferred.
• Experience with taxes (3 years required; 5 years preferred)
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application.
• Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes and regulations
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently, be self-motivated and demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint 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.

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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 a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

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

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 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.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.