Tax Accountant

U.S. Bank; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) and employer-funded retirement

Paid vacation

Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

Sick and Safe Leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is hiring a Tax Accountant responsible for maintaining tax records and preparing tax returns for an assigned area. The role includes federal and state tax reporting, developing tax strategies to minimize liability, and preparing financial statements and reports for management and regulators.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and thorough knowledge of laws and regulations governing tax accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain tax records and prepare tax returns and related reports for an assigned area.
• File federal and state tax reporting.
• Develop and maintain tax strategies to minimize tax liability.
• Prepare financial statements and specialized accounting reports.
• Assist with tax return audits and compliance reports.
• Prepare and develop reports for management or regulatory authorities.
• Respond to inquiries regarding tax accounting policies, procedures and problems.
• Monitor accounts for tax withholding paid to IRS or state within appropriate time period.

Skills

Accounting

Tax accounting

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

We are hiring a Tax Accountant responsible for the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of tax returns and related reports for an assigned area. Files federal and state tax reporting. Develops and maintains tax strategies to minimize tax liability. Prepares financial statements, and specialized accounting reports. Assists with tax return audits and compliance reports. Prepares and develops reports for management or for regulatory authorities. Responds to inquiries regarding tax accounting policies, procedures and problems from bank management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities. Maintains adequate accounting and control for an assigned area. Monitors accounts for tax withholding that are paid to the IRS or state within the appropriate time period.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Well-developed accounting, tax accounting, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data
• Thorough knowledge of government and regulatory laws and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and planning

Location Expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

Salary & Eligibility

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $60,435.00 - $71,100.00 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.