Tax Accountant

GATX • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

The Tax Accountant, Domestic is responsible for preparing portions of the consolidated federal and state income tax returns including calculating and preparing the associated estimated tax payments and return extensions. The Tax Accountant will also assist in the analysis and resolution of income and franchise tax audits as well as quarterly tax provisions. Where appropriate, the Tax Accountant will support the International group by helping with analysis of foreign earnings, taxes, tax accounting and transfer pricing and in completion of related compliance in connection with GATX foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with an interest in taxation.
• 1+ years of business experience in a professional office environment preferred, through part-time work or internships.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CorpTax (or comparable) tax software a plus.
• Experience with SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• COMPLIANCE: Compile, analyze, and prepare U.S. tax reporting for domestic and foreign businesses including Forms 1120, 5471, 8858, 1042, 8832, etc. using Excel, SAP, and CorpTax. The Accountant will interact with Business Units in soliciting information. These duties include providing support in connection with audit inquiries. The work requires strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
• STATE COMPLIANCE: Prepare state compliance as directed by the Domestic Tax Senior Manager. Assist in compiling information for apportionment. Assist in preparing annual reports and state estimate and extension tax payments. Gather information as directed for state income and franchise tax audits.
• TAX ACCOUNTING: Assist in compiling information for quarterly tax accounting in support of global tax accounting and financial reporting.
• AD-HOC PROJECTS: Assist in projects as needed for both the International and Domestic tax teams.

Benefits

• This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.

What This Job Offers

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