Title: Tax Analyst
Location: Taguig, The Philippines
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for multiple U.S. jurisdictions
Prepare, track, and update U.S. tax resale/exemption certificates
Compile information needed to prepare and/or assist with the preparation of VAT returns
Assist with the preparation of U.S. tax informational returns and corresponding supporting workpapers (e.g. FBAR’s, 1099’s, etc.)
Prepare & compile information needed for state & local tax audits
Assists with maintaining tax records, related schedules and reports, and tax calendar for tracking dues dates of all filings.
Prepare U.S. federal, state, and local income, and franchise tax returns accurately and timely. This includes the gathering of certain data and the preparation of all permanent and temporary tax adjustments and other tax workpapers used in the calculation of U.S. federal taxable income.
Proactively interact with the Company’s accounting systems and finance personnel to gather information, resolve tax-related problems, and make recommendations for process improvements.
Performs other duties as assigned
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to multi-task while still meeting deadlines
Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment
Financial analytical expertise
Project management skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Computer proficiency in both accounting mainframe systems and PC applications
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
1-3 years of U.S. federal & state income tax compliance experience or 1-3 years of indirect tax compliance experience (VAT, sales/use tax, etc.)
Experience with Thomson Reuter’s ONESOURCE tax compliance software
Experience with Alteryx a plus
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
This position requires advanced language skills including the ability to read, write, analyze and interpret instructions, correspondence, legal documents, financial reports and/or technical documents. The ability to respond effectively to clients, employees and management and to handle sensitive and/or confidential communications is also required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
This position requires a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. This position must have knowledge of both mainframe systems and PC applications.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
This position requires advanced mathematical skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and interpret complex numbers, financial data and reports. The ability to apply such concepts to create reports and financial records and present them effectively is also required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of this position are similar to those found in a standard office environment. Employee may spend 6- 8 hours per day sitting and working at a computer. The ability to adjust focus, use hands to grasp, finger, handle, reach or feel and sit for prolonged periods are needed for this position.
TRAVEL:
This position will generally not require travel.
*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor(s). This description is subject to review and modification at any time without notification.