Tax Accountant, Corporate Tax

HSBC • Chicago, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Accountant - Corporate Tax will report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Tax. This individual will be responsible for Tax Accounting, Reporting and Compliance related to sub-groups within the US HSBC Consolidated Group, including the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provision computations and supporting and assisting with IFRS reporting at the Consolidated HSBC level. This role will also work closely with the Tax Technology Manager to manage the monthly OneSource Tax Provision process. Work with Tax team members to maintain proper documentation and to ensure compliance with all internal and SOX controls for Tax accounting and compliance, and EUC inventory. This individual will also support enhancements of the provision process using technology upgrades consistent with HSBC Group priorities. This role will also support the state tax manager in tracking federal, state and local tax payments and uncertain tax positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Experience at accounting firm or financial industry tax department.
• Strong experience at accounting firm or financial industry tax department.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and ASC 740, recent experience with Tax Accounting and/or SOX internal controls
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to team effectively with different business cultures
• Strong oral, written, presentation, and organizational and project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA is preferred
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision software a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and advanced Excel skills are plus
• Proficiency in common applications (Qlik, Alteryx, Tableau.) and knowledge of transfer pricing concepts are plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review supporting work papers for the monthly, quarterly and annual tax provision including book-tax differences and tax footnote disclosures
• Manage the collection, review and submission of external financial auditor tax information requests for both quarterly and annual reporting purposes.
• Manage engagement and assist Senior Management with process improvement projects and looking for opportunities to add efficiencies to the process
• Coordinate deferred tax validation support for consolidated group with outside consultants and review Tax return output
• Partner with Tax team members and external financial auditors to track and ensure adequate documentation for internal and external SOX reporting purposes
• Monitor emerging issues in U.S. GAAP accounting and quantify the financial statement impact
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within the Tax provision process and forecasting process, especially with respect to utilization of technology
• Provide support and written responses for IRS Audit queries for assigned business units and assist with State Audit queries as needed and coordinate Tax Intercompany settlement in accordance with our Tax Sharing agreement

Benefits

• tailored professional development opportunities
• competitive pay and benefits package
• robust Wellness Hub
• welcoming and inclusive work environment
• industry-leading volunteerism policy
• generous matching gift program
• comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level