Temporary Global Tax Accountant

The Brattle Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brattle Group in Boston, MA is seeking a Temporary Global Tax Accountant to support US and international tax filings, including sales and use tax, VAT, GST, and related compliance.

The role involves coordinating with local tax advisors, reviewing filings, tracking payments, and ensuring timely, accurate returns while supporting audits and collaborating with finance and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least three years of domestic and/or international tax experience.
• Proficient with structured accounting systems and software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong time management and multi-project delivery.
• Detail-oriented, works independently and in a team.
• Comfortable interacting with senior personnel.
• Service-oriented attitude and flexibility for evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile supporting information for US and international tax filings.
• Coordinate with local tax advisors and review drafts.
• Track approvals, payments, and filing confirmations.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and audit support.
• Collaborate with finance and external advisors.
• Maintain tax calendars and respond to regulatory requests.
• Prepare VAT/GST returns and local filings for multiple jurisdictions.
• Review vendor invoices for VAT/GST and ensure correct recovery.
• Maintain documentation for input/output tax reporting.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economic consulting firm, is looking for a Temporary Global Tax Accountant to join our Boston, MA office.

As a Global Tax Accountant, you will prepare and reconcile supporting information for assigned US and international tax filings, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, VAT, and GST. You coordinate with local tax advisors where they prepare or file returns; review draft filings, resolve questions, and track approvals, payments, and filing confirmations. You also ensure timely and accurate tax filings, maintains compliance with local tax regulations, supports audits, and collaborates with finance and external advisors.

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

• Maintain and reconcile tax ledger accounts and support schedules.
• Identify book-to-tax differences.
• Monthly preparation of gross receipts tax filings.
• Conduct tax research and monitor use tax obligations including analyzing taxability of transactions.
• Prepare and file local personal property tax and commercial rent tax report.
• Respond to miscellaneous regulatory/government survey requests.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate indirect tax returns including VAT and GST returns in Europe, UK, Canada and Australia.
• Collect and validate customer and vendor invoices to ensure the correct application of VAT and GST.
• Review vendor invoices to ensure VAT/GST input has been correctly charged and identify recoverable and non-recoverable tax in accordance with local tax legislation.
• Maintain documentation supporting input tax recovery and output tax reporting for audit and compliance purposes.
• Review tax calculations and reconciliations between the general ledger and tax returns.
• Prepare local filings unique to each country, including fringe benefit reporting; and Canadian Non-resident tax returns.
• Maintain and monitor compliance calendar to ensure adherence to deadlines and the timely filing of returns.
• Assist in annual audits (US GAAP and local statutory audits) and prepare audit schedules as necessary.

THE CANDIDATE

• Holds a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting.
• Brings at least three years of domestic and/or international tax experience in a public accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• Is proficient with structured accounting systems and other software applications.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Is proficient in Excel.
• Manages time and priorities effectively while handling multiple projects and deliverables.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Works independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborates effectively with a team.
• Interacts comfortably with senior-level personnel inside and outside the firm.
• Brings a positive, service-oriented approach.
• Is available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position in Boston, MA is $33 - $36. Actual rate will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

THE EMPLOYER

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit brattle.com.

As set forth in The Brattle Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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