Job Title: Senior International Tax Accountant

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Department: Tax

Reports to: Manager, Taxation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Senior International Tax Accountant is responsible for researching and analyzing foreign tax law changes and requirements. Prepare and/or review the International tax compliance such as Canadian GST/HST/PST and Mexico, Australia, Finland, UK, Brazil, Germany, India VAT/GST filings, completion of government regulatory audits and external financial statement audits on any foreign tax items/issues. This role will also prepare/review foreign tax account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of tax filings, Federal Schedule M income tax computations having foreign tax elements and foreign tax adjustments including Foreign Tax Credits, GILTI, FDII and BEAT. This position will be responsible for other foreign issues/requirements dealing with foreign jurisdictions, filings and other assignments as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ownership of the indirect tax compliance process
• Capacity for handling multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Competencies in basic tax research skills.
• Ability to understand and calculate the depreciation on foreign-based assets with currency translations.
• Working knowledge of Global transfer pricing laws, OECD regulations and BEPS reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of International Tax rules and associated forms.
• Familiarity with International year-end tax provision computations and ability to assist tax members in successful completion of this important annual project.
• Preparation/review of U.S. International tax forms and ability to adhere to strict deadlines imposed by the IRS.
• Prepare various workpapers for external providers in the preparation of various foreign owned (CFC, Disregarded Entity, US Branch, etc.) operations’ Statutory local jurisdiction tax filings.
• Prepare/review of various U.S. International tax filings regarding controlled foreign corporations, foreign limited liability companies, foreign disregarded entities and foreign limited liability partnerships.
• Ability to interpret and comply with international statutes, regulations and legislation.
• Monitor International tax law changes for applicable countries (India, Australia, Finland, Brazil, Mexico and Canada) with focus on developing beneficial or risk minimization tax planning.
• Confidence in researching a tax topic, taking a position or making a conclusion utilizing written skills to prepare a position paper supporting such position/conclusion.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability
• Building Strategic Work Relationships
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Decision Making
• Values Based

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Master’s Degree in taxation a plus

Experience: 8 Years+ International Tax experience, or equivalent combination of General Tax experience plus International Tax experience/training/education

*12+years or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to influence others, identify problems, and recommend a course of action.
• A sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution and an ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff on all levels within the Company.
• Ability to lead large work volumes, show flexibility, and adapt easily to change.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Rev: February 2023

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