TAX ACCOUNTANT
LOCATION: Westchester County, NY
THE ORGANIZATION: Multinational Law Firm
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:30AM – 5:30PM (Hybrid Schedule)
COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary based on years of experience up to $80K plus bonus.
BENEFITS: Competitive paid time off policy, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 401K with above market match; flexible spending account, commuter benefits, plus more! Desirable location and rated top law firm to work for with excellent firm culture!
SUMMARY: The Tax Accountant will be responsible for supporting the firm with international individual tax and payroll matters pertaining to Partners and employees. This role reports to the Tax Project Supervisor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare work papers involving expatriate tax matters, international payroll tax filings.
- Assist with foreign tax return compliance and projects.
- Reconcile and maintain related general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and reconcile compensation accounting and reporting for international employees in the US, Europe and Asia offices.
- Assist with quarterly U.S. income tax payments and/or withholdings for Partners in overseas offices, including coordination with their accountants and the Partner Accounting group.
- Research and analyze U.S. and international payroll tax laws.
- Continue to develop knowledge of relevant tax law developments and changes.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of the Firm's payroll to analyze, compile, and reconcile payroll data.
- Review add-to-earnings reports on a monthly basis and continually maintain the Firm's tax preparation authorization list.
- Collaborate with team to analyze and verify Partner taxes paid/withheld reconcile to amounts remitted to the authorities on behalf of the Partners.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is preferred
- Six months related tax experience
- Working knowledge of U.S. and International payroll tax rules
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and complex functions including v-lookups, pivot tables, and formula nesting and others
- Ability to learn international payroll issues pertaining to expatriates
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables with competing timelines
- Able to work independently and in a team environment
- Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, firm management, and attorneys
- Strong data analytic skills
- Strong project management skills
- Able to use discretion and exercise sound judgment
- Able to maintain the utmost confidentiality
- Effective problem solver
- Demonstrates close attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
