Senior International Tax Accountant (Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite Options)

Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA

Position Summary:

Are you looking to work in two highly sought-after areas of tax; ASC 740 and International Tax? If so, this position may be for you.

In the position of Senior International Tax Accountant, you will support foreign tax provision calculations for reporting in SIRVA's consolidated US (and foreign) financial statements. You will support calculations of the US tax impact and reporting for foreign affiliates in SIRVA's US federal consolidated corporate tax return and the preparation of foreign income tax returns. You will assist in coordinating VAT/GST tax returns prepared by external parties. Additionally, you will assist with other special projects including transfer pricing, forecasts, and analysis of new legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Accounting (40%)

• Work with foreign affiliates on the provision-to-return and year-end tax provision packages.
• Maintain deferred inventory (both local statutory and US GAAP), reconcile current tax payable, and current and deferred tax expense.
• Assist in consolidation of the worldwide tax provision including supporting workpapers and reconciliations for the US consolidated financial statement.
• Assist foreign financial auditors in preparation of foreign financial statements.

Tax Compliance (35%)

• Responsible for the preparation of the US consolidated corporate income tax return components related to international operations including, Forms 5471's, 8858's, CbC and related calculations and reporting for GILTI, BEAT, FDII and FTCs.
• Assist with certain foreign income tax returns completed by third party providers.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of VAT/GST tax returns prepared for foreign affiliates by external providers.
• Assist with new global tax and reporting regimes such as Pillar II.
• Research and gain understanding as new US and foreign tax laws are promulgated.

Other (25%)

• Assist with global transfer pricing reporting and documentation, including implementation and review of international intercompany charges for proper methods and pricing.
• Assist with international tax projections, forecasts, and summarization of cash tax outlays.
• Prepare other quarterly and annual U.S. international tax compliance.

• Special projects including acquisitions, reorganizations, and modeling of tax law changes.
• Assist in responding to audit requests and notices from taxing authorities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of corporate income tax experience (corporate tax department and/or public accounting).
• Imperative: strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience and knowledge in Accounting for Income Taxes under ASC 740.
• Must have skills and patience necessary for reconciling tax accounts and information provided by foreign affiliates who may be unfamiliar with accounting for income taxes.
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft a plus.
• Experience in US international tax reporting and compliance (i.e. form 5471 series).
• Experience with Tax Compliance Software (Corptax) required.
• Experience with VAT/GST rules in foreign jurisdictions a strong plus.
• Highly proficient in Excel; must be comfortable with excel data management tools.
• Comfortable with and the ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• A self-starter who is eager to learn and grow.

Education and Certification Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting

• CPA and/or MST desirable

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Sirva Worldwide, Inc. provides HR and mobility professionals with the resources, guidance, and support they need to achieve the best possible relocation for talent, and for the companies that move them. As a leading global relocation management and moving services company, we bring together personalized program solutions, expansive global reach, innovative technology, and an unmatched supply chain to transform businesses of any size and empower talent moving to their next opportunity. From corporate relocation and household goods to home sale and commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of brands (including Sirva, Allied, northAmerican, Global Van Lines, Alliance, Sirva Mortgage and SMARTBOX) provide everything needed to move talent and deliver experience.

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