Tax Specialist

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, Tax Specialist.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Tax Specialist you will ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations and contribute to the maintaining of financial accuracy and value adding services to our business. You will be part of a team responsible for all tax-related functions, including filing tax returns, advising the leadership, and managing tax audits.

• Proficient in tax accounting and knowledge of quarterly close processes utilizing technology in the preparation of the quarter and annual tax provision.
• Preparing and submitting local, state and federal tax returns and other direct or indirect tax related business filings in US and Canada.
• Analyzing complex transactions to ensure appropriate tax treatment.
• Coordinate and deliver information for tax audits, inquiries, notices from tax authorities.
• Perform technical tax research while staying updated with changes in tax laws/regulations in US & Canada and identify potential risks/opportunities for the organization.
• Preparation and understanding of local Transfer Pricing reports for US and Canada.
• Maintain documentation and records related to tax filings, provisions, other related activities.

Who You Are

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation, or a related field.
• Professional qualification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or/and Masters in Tax.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong technology skills; advanced excel user and other data analytics tools, Alteryx, Power BI, etc. Experience working with SAP and experience working with tax software such as Longview, Vertex or similar is a plus.