Tax Accountant - Tax - Global Compliance - Reporting - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1736123

EY•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Tax Accountant, Tax, Global Compliance & Reporting (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1736123), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL. Provide clients with tax guidance and planning related to tax compliance and reporting. Work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives; corporate tax; and industry focus. Responsibilities include audit support for tax provision reviews and tax provision preparation. Responsible for tax compliance process including review of tax returns and tax projections throughout the year. Manage and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, or a related field, plus 5 years of related work experience. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, the employer will accept an additional 2 years of related work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, or a related field, plus 4 years of related work experience.
4 years of recent tax experience in combination with a professional services firm, a mid-size/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm, or a large company with an internal tax function delivering tax compliance and reporting including managing compliance engagements, specifically corporate income tax returns.
4 years of tax experience including one or a combination of the following: core tax accounting experience using ASC 740 and tax provisions review; and/or experience working with US GAAP or IFRS accounting standards.
1 year of experience reviewing tax returns prepared by junior tax professionals.
1 year of experience managing tax compliance engagements, including engagement-related budgeting and billing, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, and escalating issues to tax partners or executives as needed.
CPA certification, or US state bar membership.
Requires travel up to 10% of which less than 5% may be international to serve client needs.
Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide clients with tax guidance and planning related to tax compliance and reporting.
Work on key client issues in domestic federal taxation with a focus on implementing tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives; corporate tax; and industry focus.
Audit support for tax provision reviews and tax provision preparation.
Responsible for tax compliance process including review of tax returns and tax projections throughout the year.
Manage and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress.
Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
Maintain long-term client relationships and networks.
Cultivate business development opportunities.