What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Specialist position at Tenaris?
About the Company
Tenaris is a global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipes and related services for the energy industry. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions and high-quality products while fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and sustainability.
About the Role
The objective is to assist in the execution of property tax and income tax compliance for multiple Tenaris entities operating in the U.S. This includes preparing timely and accurate property tax renditions, payment of tax liabilities, and maintenance of property tax records. Assist in the preparation of the US federal and state income tax returns, income tax provision, and other tax accounting activities. Collaborate with other Tenaris departments, tax service providers, auditors, tax authorities and US and Global management teams.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and file property tax renditions for all tax jurisdictions. Ensure timely payment of property tax liabilities and maintain compliance with local regulations.
- Maintain accurate property tax records, including assessments, valuations and payment history. Reconcile and analyze property tax accounts, resolve discrepancies, identify opportunities for appeals or reductions and work with consultants to protest valuations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual property tax reports and provisions. Identify and implement process improvements in property tax compliance and reporting.
- Preparation of income tax accounting and calculating tax provisions under IFRS and Managerial accounting standards for US Tenaris entities.
- Research changes in tax practices, policies, and procedures as required by new tax developments, legislation, and/or changes in business operations. Stay up to date with property tax laws and regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of U.S. federal and state income/franchise tax returns, and all tax return workpapers.
- Assist in defending the U.S. Tenaris entities during income tax or property audits by preparing responses to information document requests and questions from auditors, external advisors and/or tax authorities.
- Compliance with SOX controls and internal controls specific to the corporate tax functions.
- Maintain tax records and assist Managers with other multifunctional duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Tax candidate with 3 - 5 years of income tax compliance and accounting experience with a focus in property tax preferred.
- Hands-on experience in the preparation and filing of property tax renditions with various tax jurisdictions across the U.S.
- Some experience in U.S. federal and state income & franchise tax returns, and tax return workpapers is a plus.
- Knowledge of IFRS income tax accounting standards and preparation of tax provision workpapers.
- Experience in SAP operating and OneSource tax return compliance systems a plus.
- Detail-oriented, hands-on, and well-organized with ability to multitask, problem-solve and meet tight deadlines.
- Highly motivated self-starter with good interpersonal, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team within a multicultural environment across international regions.
- Efficient in Excel, Power BI a plus.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Tenaris is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.