Supports tax planning for reorganizations, acquisitions, intercompany financing, distributions, and international tax matters. Performs tax research, modeling, compliance, provision, audit, and reporting activities; collaborates with external providers; maintains workplans and SOX 404 controls; monitors tax law changes; and mentors junior staff.
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be primarily responsible for supporting Wesco’s tax planning work. You will also be responsible for certain compliance, audit, and tax provision support. You may also assist in reviewing the work of more junior staff.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with tax planning with respect to internal reorganizations, acquisitions, intercompany financing, distributions/repatriation planning and modeling, etc.
- Research and document positions taken in the tax planning and returns, including preparation of written memoranda and/or preparation of transactional step plans.
- Gather data and complete calculations required to support tax planning. As needed, support in the preparation of calculations for U.S. federal tax forms and disclosures. Also assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
- Collaborate with outside service providers on tax planning initiatives and, as needed, to complete assigned tax forms in a co-sourcing environment utilizing OneSource tax compliance software.
- Support maintenance of tax workplans and processes for compliance and financial reporting.
- Become proficient and utilize current technology/software solutions, such as Alteryx, Orbitax and others, to create efficiencies in data preparation and analysis.
- Monitor developments in tax law specific to your assigned team and assist in implementing changes required to comply and/or adapt to new laws/requirements.
- Ensure compliance and maintain internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 for the tax compliance and planning processes ensuring no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
- Coach, train and mentor junior staff (i.e., interns, Tax Accountants) including review of work product prior to submission in limited circumstances.
- Other duties as assigned.
If assigned to international tax team the following would apply:
- Analyze and model impacts of business transactions on all aspects of U.S. international taxation, including foreign source income and expenses, GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, Section 163(j), foreign tax credits and OECD Pillar Two as required for the income tax provision, tax compliance, and tax planning.
- Identify and report intercompany transactions for country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.
- Coordinate with foreign tax, treasury, legal and accounting staff to gather and review foreign entity information utilized in the U.S. tax planning, compliance and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Licenses/Certificates/Designations – CPA is preferred.
- Experience with taxes (3 years required; 5 years preferred)
- Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application.
- Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes and regulations
- Must be able to multi-task, work independently, be self-motivated and demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to research and analyze a variety of information.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Assembly of data and preparation of reports.
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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