Tax Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of tax provision calculations and analysis

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare tax returns and other reports for US and foreign jurisdictions

• Reconciles tax accounts, prepares documentation and appropriate journal entries for US and foreign jurisdictions

• Assists in preparing complex statistical and financial reports. Analyzes and summarizes financial and accounting information for tax issues, and prepares reports and memos

• Assists with coordination, tracking, and management of global tax compliance and other matters for foreign subsidiaries and branches

• Compiles information for US federal, state and local tax audits

• Interacts with various other departments within GP Strategies regarding tax and accounting matters

• Keeps abreast of US domestic and international tax law changes, researches tax issues using tax research tools, and documents findings

• Participates in special tax projects and performs other duties as required

• Bachelor's or Masters' degree in Accounting

• Previous 4 years plus related tax and accounting experience

• Tax provision experience a must

• Broad knowledge of corporate income and transactional taxation, generally accepted accounting principles, applications and accounting systems

• Public Accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or Regional Firm experience a plus)

• CPA certification or CPA candidate a plus

• Must be extremely accurate and detail oriented

• Strong communication, analytical, and report writing skills

• Must be able to work independently

• Must be able to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with excellent Excel spreadsheet skills

• Proficient in online tax research tools

• Proficient in a variety of tax and other financial software