Thriving global consumer products company is seeking two Tax Accountant Seniors at their south Los Angeles global head quarters due to immense company expansion. This role will be an integral part of the operations team and will support the monthly, quarterly and annual tax accounting close and the global tax provision consolidation and reporting process. The Senior will work on special projects with members of the tax department to build efficiencies within the Company’s tax processes and to identify and implement strategies to realize tax savings.

Responsibilities

• Support the quarterly consolidation of the income tax provision; including preparation of the global effective tax rate, reconciliation of the worldwide tax balance sheet accounts, including taxes payable, deferred taxes, and related valuation allowances for support and proper disclosure (including footnote review, jurisdictional netting, etc.).
• Assist with software implementations and bringing efficiencies to the processing of the provision and the reporting process.
• Provide quarterly tax accounting support for foreign subsidiaries; including review monthly US GAAP tax journal entries, review quarterly and annual US GAAP tax provision calculations, review annual tax provision to return analysis and related tax balance sheet true-ups, while supporting foreign finance managers, as needed.
• Monitor and document changes in income tax law, alongside the tax planning group, to ensure accurate recognition and accounting under ASC 740.
• Prepare support documentation for internal control purposes for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Assist with the documentation surrounding income tax contingencies under ASC 740 and non-income tax contingencies under ASC 450.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills

• Strong background in Corporate tax law, including both international and domestic concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and project management skills
• Detail oriented with strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Great teammate who can work effectively across distances with global tax and finance team members.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate self to meet or exceed expectations and deadlines.
• Strong basis accounting (debit-credit and journal entry) skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and tax-research software
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision Software
• Experience with Alteryx or other data analytic software, preferred
• Experience with OneStream, Oracle ERP, and/or other ERP system, preferred

Experience:

• 4+ years of tax provision or compliance experience in both Big 4 and corporate setting

Education:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance