Senior Tax Manager

JND Legal Administration; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JND Legal Administration in Seattle is seeking an experienced tax leader to manage a team of tax professionals and oversee multi-entity filings. You will direct annual and quarterly employer and employee tax returns, coordinate estimated and final corporate taxes, and respond to IRS and state tax inquiries.

Responsibilities include using IRIS, BSO SSA systems, Excel and Access to support tax processes, maintaining deadlines, and collaborating with other teams to ensure accurate tax filings and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• 7+ years of experience leading teams with a strong balance of emotional intelligence and business acumen.
• Proficient in filing of multi-state/federal quarterly and annual employment tax returns, 1120 series tax returns, and annual information returns.
• Proficient in calculating estimated corporate tax involving investment income with multiple deductions.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Access. (Pivot tables, v lookups, formulas)
• Strong knowledge of the IRS IRIS, FIRE and BSO SSA Systems
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) to every level of the organization.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet court ordered deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Results driven with an elevated level of initiative, teamwork, urgency, accountability, and integrity.
• Prior experience and working knowledge of IRS Section 1.468B regarding QSFs is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor tax professionals.
• Coordinate the annual and quarterly filings/payments for multiple state and federal employer and employee taxes for multiple entities.
• Calculate and coordinate payment of estimated and final corporate taxes for managed entities.
• Respond to IRS and State tax agencies regarding inquiries and garnishments.
• Coordinate and File information returns using the IRIS and BSO systems.
• Coordinate the opening and closing of state and federal tax accounts.
• Maintain a tax calendar to ensure that tax deadlines are met.
• Communicate with other teams within the company to assist with tax filings, tax reserve calculations, quarterly tax payments, tax refunds, tax payments, etc.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Manage a company tax mail inbox and assign tasks, as necessary.

Skills

Team leadership

Tax expertise

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to deadlines

Tools

Excel

MS Access

IRS IRIS

FIRE

BSO SSA Systems

Job description

About JND: We are a Settlement Administration firm, with service lines in securities, class action, mass tort, government services, and eDiscovery who provide clients with tailored, individualized service of the highest quality and tackle cases of any magnitude. Our clients include law firms representing plaintiffs or defendants, consumer protection agencies, and more. In addition to expertise in designing and implementing a wide variety of notice programs, we boast industry-best infrastructure and systems, enjoy a collaborative-nationwide work environment, and thrive on innovative ideas and flexibility. Our mission is to support our clients, build lasting relationships, and foster fulfilling careers for our employees.

Job Duties

• Reports directly to the VP of Banking, Tax and Distribution.
• Manage, mentor, and train a team of tax professionals.
• Coordinate the annual and quarterly filings/payments for multiple state and federal employer and employee taxes for multiple entities.
• Calculate and coordinate payment of estimated and final corporate taxes for managed entities.
• Respond to IRS and State tax agencies regarding inquiries and garnishments.
• Coordinate and File information returns using the IRIS and BSO systems.
• Coordinate the opening and closing of state and federal tax accounts.
• Maintain a tax calendar to ensure that tax deadlines are met.
• Communicate with other teams within the company to assist with tax filings, tax reserve calculations, quarterly tax payments, tax refunds, tax payments, etc.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Manage a company tax mail inbox and assign tasks, as necessary.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• 7+ years of experience leading teams with a strong balance of emotional intelligence and business acumen.
• Proficient in filing of muti-state/federal quarterly and annual employment tax returns, 1120 series tax returns, and annual information returns.
• Proficient in calculating estimated corporate tax involving investment income with multiple deductions.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Access. (Pivot tables, v lookups, formulas)
• Strong knowledge of the IRS IRIS, FIRE and BSO SSA Systems
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) to every level of the organization.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet court ordered deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Results driven with an elevated level of initiative, teamwork, urgency, accountability, and integrity.
• Prior experience and working knowledge of IRS Section 1.468B regarding QSFs is highly preferred.