Washington, DC, USA
3 days ago
Tax Accounting Manager
Overview AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. The Controller's Office is responsible for AARP's enterprise-wide accounting activities. This includes maintaining internal controls; compliance with federal, state, and other legal reporting requirements; grants management; revenue recognition; general ledger activity; accounts payable/receivable; payroll; tax; and procurement functions to include managing strategic outsourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management. The Tax Accounting Manager ensures that the organization’s tax filings are accurate, timely, and prepared in accordance with all applicable federal and state tax laws. Ensures that the organization complies with all applicable regulatory and tax standards. Produces accurate and timely tax research and guidance for internal clients and resolves tax issues. Represents the organization before taxing authorities. Responsibilities Prepares and reviews federal, state, and/or local tax filings such as Forms 990, 1120, and 5500, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Prepares tax filings for foreign investments. Responsible for tax research, analysis, and interpretation to ensure compliance and appropriate tax planning. Analyze the impact of potential changes to tax law/code on the organization, making recommendations to senior leadership on how to address these changes by assisting senior management in the development of programmatic and financial controls and policies to address these risks. Responsible for tax-specific transaction recording and records maintenance. Manages independent, internal, and regulatory audits, representing AARP before taxing authorities. Manages the relationship and work of external tax consultants, ensuring a strong working relationship and accuracy of work product. Exercises judgment in the appropriate communication of tax-related issues to key internal clients and stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor's in Accounting with 5+ years of progressive tax experience. Board range of tax knowledge to include but not limited to corporate income tax, exempt organizations, SALT, and foreign investment reporting. CPA AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time. Additional Requirements Regular and reliable job attendance Effective verbal and written communication skills Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise Hybrid Work Environment AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories. Compensation and Benefits AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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