Global Tax Accountant

Tax Compliance and Reporting:
Global Tax Compliance: Ensure adherence to corporate tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions, covering U.S. and international tax filings such as VAT, GST, corporate income tax, and withholding tax.
Tax Return Preparation: Prepare and/or review tax returns, including income tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax, and other taxes for various countries.
Transfer Pricing: Preparation and recording of transfer pricing calculations. Assist in preparing transfer pricing documentation and ensure global compliance with transfer pricing regulations.
Tax Research and Advisory: Conduct research on tax regulations and compliance requirements across different countries, providing guidance on tax planning opportunities.
Tax Provision & Reporting: Support the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions, including deferred tax assets/liabilities and tax footnotes for financial statements.
Tax Audits and Disputes: Manage and assist with tax audits, inquiries, and disputes, ensuring timely resolution and full compliance with legal requirements.
Tax Strategy and Planning: Contribute to the development and execution of international tax strategies, identifying opportunities for tax optimization and risk mitigation.

General Accounting:

Month-End Close: Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring all relevant tax and accounting services are accurately posted and completed on time.
Journal Entries: Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
Account Reconciliations: Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations, including tax-related accounts (e.g., tax liabilities, VAT receivables/payables, and tax provision accounts).
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS, ensuring accurate representation of tax positions and related disclosures.
General Ledger Maintenance: Ensure the integrity of the general ledger by maintaining accuracy and completeness of tax-related financial transactions and other assigned accounts.
Multi-Books: Preparation of book specific journal entries and maintenance of Balance Sheet reconciliation schedules.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Internal Stakeholders: Work closely with finance, ELTs and employees to ensure tax planning, reporting, and compliance strategies are aligned with overall business objectives.

External Stakeholders: Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and legal counsel on complex tax issues, audits, and reporting requirements.
Business Units: Offer tax-related guidance and support to various departments and global business units regarding transactions, contracts, and operational matters.
Process Improvement:

Automation and Efficiency: Support the optimization of tax compliance and reporting processes by utilizing technology and automation tools.
Policies and Procedures: Create and refine internal tax policies and procedures to stay aligned with changing tax laws and regulations.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and compliance of accounting and tax processes.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES