Tax, Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance, Associate, Dallas

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax department is seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in US federal and international tax compliance and accounting including familiarity with forms 5471, 8865, 8858, 1118, etc. Tax provision under US GAAP as well as support for tax planning and audits will also be primary responsibilities. In addition, candidate will be tasked with improving the process of gathering and analyzing data for tax reporting. Strong use of technology tools and systems are required. This role will entail coordination within Tax, and across Finance, Engineering, Controllers and Operations divisions for requirements gathering, development, testing and execution. Project management and communication skills are also critical to the role. Our Tax Accounting teams partner with revenue divisions all across the firm to ensure that taxable transactions have been reported timely and accurately, so that risk to the firm is reduced.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Information Systems, or related)
2-5 years relevant work experience, Financial Services industry helpful
Strong interest and aptitude for technology solutions, including analyzing new business and data requirements
Self-motivated, with strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Strong tax accounting and reporting experience
Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex data processes and workflows in order to develop new solutions
Strong Excel skills
Familiarity with Alteryx, Tableau, MS Excel Power Query/Pivot, or other BI tools to perform analysis and reconciliations
Project Management and Business Analysis aptitude

Responsibilities

Prepare or review income tax forms related to firm’s investing and lending businesses including 1120, 1065, 5471, 8865, etc.
Prepare tax provision for investing and lending businesses
Provide planning and audit support throughout the year
Liaise with external tax preparers to gather K-1 info to incorporate into firm’s tax return
Work with Tax, Finance Controllers, Engineering, business units, and outside consultants to leverage technology solutions for the Tax department
Identify opportunities for process improvements and application of technology “best practices”