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Senior Tax Accountant (Remote - Greater Chicago Area)

extra holidays - fully flexible
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
71 - 114K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
Kentucky (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA preferred, 3-5 years tax experience required.

Key responsabilities:

  • Prepare tax forms, maintain calendar for deadlines
  • Collaborate with service providers and handle tax planning
  • Utilize technology for data analysis and preparation
  • Stay updated on tax law changes and ensure compliance
  • Coach and mentor junior staff
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Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting Wesco’s tax compliance, audits, tax provision, and tax planning. You may also assist in reviewing the work of more junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Gather data and complete calculations required to prepare U.S. federal or state tax forms related to the assigned team including maintenance of comprehensive tax calendar of filing obligations to ensure filing obligations are timely and accurately met. Also assist in handling related notices and audits by tax authorities.
  • Collaborate with outside service providers to complete assigned tax forms in a co-sourcing environment utilizing OneSource tax compliance software.
  • Assist with tax planning with respect to internal reorganizations, intercompany financing, distributions/repatriation modeling, etc.
  • Research and document positions taken in the tax returns, including preparation of written memoranda.
  • Maintain, update and enhance tax workplans and processes for compliance and financial reporting.
  • Become proficient and utilize current technology/software solutions, such as Alteryx, Orbitax and others, to create efficiencies in data preparation and analysis.
  • Monitor developments in tax law specific to your assigned team and assist in implementing changes required to comply and/or adapt to new laws/requirements.
  • Ensure compliance and maintain internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 for the tax compliance and planning processes ensuring no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
  • Coach, train and mentor junior staff (i.e., interns, Tax Accountants) including review of work product prior to submission in limited circumstances.
  • Other duties as assigned.

If assigned to international tax team the following would apply:

  • Analyze and model impacts of business transactions on all aspects of U.S. international taxation, including foreign source income and expenses, GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, Section 163(j), foreign tax credits and OECD Pillar Two as required for the income tax provision, tax compliance, and tax planning.
  • Identify and report intercompany transactions for country-by-country reporting and mandatory disclosure requirements.
  • Coordinate with foreign tax and accounting staff to gather and review foreign entity information utilized in the U.S. tax compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • Licenses/Certificates/Designations – CPA is preferred.
  • Experience with taxes (3 years required; 5 years preferred)
  • Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices and their application.
  • Knowledge of pertinent tax laws, codes and regulations
  • Must be able to multi-task, work independently, be self-motivated and demonstrate strong judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong office and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to research and analyze a variety of information.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Assembly of data and preparation of reports.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Compensation Details: $71,400 - $114,240

The compensation amount is not guaranteed. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position, however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience and qualifications.

Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees. More information about benefits is available here . For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in an incentive plan.

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups , comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Industry :
Energy & Chemicals
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

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