North America Tax Manager

simsmetalm • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the renewable energy industry. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Sims is seeking an Entry Level Tax Manager to join its Corporate Tax Department working in a hybrid environment with certain days in the downtown Chicago office and the remainder remote, reporting to the North America Senior Tax Manager. The role is based in Chicago, IL supporting the U.S. legal entities of the Sims North American Group. The role would be multi-disciplinary and will include tax financial reporting including the tax provision calculations for each reporting period, certain federal and state tax compliance support, and other projects related to the OTP software. The role will also have the opportunity to work on projects related to Tax Accounting and International Taxation. This position will be instrumental in supporting the corporate tax provision, compliance, and related projects, providing day to day support to the business and being a valued member of the Finance group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or related field from four-year college or university, focus in taxation preferred
• Accounting experience with a financial accounting system (i.e. AX, SAP, SAI, Oracle, Hyperion)
• Must have knowledge of and be proficient with Thomson Reuters One Source Tax Provision software and have used it in the last six months.
• Five years’ related experience and/or training involving income tax provision preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and being able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management
• Excellent time management and detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ASC740 accounting/IAS 12
• Understanding the impacts to the effective tax rate in the tax provision calculations
• Basic knowledge of BNA Tax Research software a plus
• Able to analyze and review statutes, regulations, and case law and make appropriate recommendations to the business
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources
• Deadline oriented, organized and able to deliver on timeliness
• Proficiency in Microsoft office software, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Highly motivated, strong work ethic, hardworking, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and being able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills
• Analytical skills with detail orientation

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the corporate tax provision including working with OneSource Tax Provision software for all US calculations.
• Preparation and review of the corporate tax return preparation (federal and state), ad-hoc compliance-related projects.
• Gather and review information to CSC to file all state annual reports and DBAs for Sims’ internal companies.
• Gather, validate, and document all the financial information necessary for the preparation of the income tax provision.
• Prepare tax rollforward schedule of sharebased compensation using DTA reports.
• Effectively partner with internal departments and work closely with finance, accounting, and treasury.
• Conduct tax research to support a tax position and/or document an issue with a resolution.
• Create, plan, and prepare spreadsheet-based analyses and reports.
• Multi-disciplinary position will also support other tax work streams, including US international compliance, tax accounting and indirect compliance, specifically oversight of sales & use tax filings and personal property tax filings.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts and balances.
• Prepare memoranda to document or communicate tax research, issues, or positions.
• Assist and manage various income tax audits as requested.
• Assist with and review the resolution of tax notices from various jurisdictions.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist the group in maintaining and enhancing OneSource Tax Provision for all US legal entities.
• Assist on special projects and support the business operations for any tax related issue.

Benefits

• A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company.
• Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment.
• We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees