Tax Analyst – International Tax Analysis Group
About the position International Tax Analysis Group – Tax Analyst Description The Tax Analyst position is located at GM’s corporate headquarters in Detroit, Michigan and will be reporting to the Manager of the U.S. International Tax Team. The work of the International Tax Analyst involves a high level of independent judgment, decision-making, accuracy, and initiative. Specific duties of the Tax Analyst position include the following: Prepare U.S. foreign informational income tax filings (including but not limited to 5471, 8858, 8865 and 1118). Analyze and prepare financial statement tax reporting data including estimated income tax provision and provision to return analyses (ASC 740-270), and outside basis differences of foreign subsidiaries (ASC 740-30-25). Analyze existing and proposed statutory and regulatory tax requirements to determine their effect on tax reporting and planning. Maintain global legal entity data for internal tax use. Coordinate regularly with the tax return preparation, global tax accounting, legal, and tax counsel teams. Operate Sarbanes Oxley 404 tax controls and support related testing. Assist with ad hoc projects requiring the writing of reports and presentation of findings/data to other members of the organization. Actively identify areas for process improvement, simplification, reduction of risk and increase in accuracy. Assist in tax planning initiatives identifying cost saving opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare U.S. foreign informational income tax filings (including but not limited to 5471, 8858, 8865 and 1118).
- Analyze and prepare financial statement tax reporting data including estimated income tax provision and provision to return analyses (ASC 740-270), and outside basis differences of foreign subsidiaries (ASC 740-30-25).
- Analyze existing and proposed statutory and regulatory tax requirements to determine their effect on tax reporting and planning.
- Maintain global legal entity data for internal tax use.
- Coordinate regularly with the tax return preparation, global tax accounting, legal, and tax counsel teams.
- Operate Sarbanes Oxley 404 tax controls and support related testing.
- Assist with ad hoc projects requiring the writing of reports and presentation of findings/data to other members of the organization.
- Actively identify areas for process improvement, simplification, reduction of risk and increase in accuracy.
- Assist in tax planning initiatives identifying cost saving opportunities.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- 2-5 years of international tax experience in public accounting, tax consulting, or directly related government experience (i.e., IRS or State or Local department of taxation).
- Demonstrates strong problem solving, analytical, and tax technical skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage work load within statutory and internal deadlines.
- Well-developed personal computer skills (including Microsoft-based products), and the ability to develop a strong command of relevant finance and tax compliance systems (e.g., SAP, OneSource).
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) information globally, with limited review, to all levels of the organization
Nice-to-haves
- Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant
- Education: Master’s degree in taxation or accounting.
- OneSource Income Tax Software experience.
- Self-motivated, strong level of interpersonal, team and partnering skills.
Benefits
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