Tax Manager

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

13d

About The Position

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Microsoft Tax & Customs Department is responsible for Worldwide Tax & Customs Reporting, Compliance, and Planning, including the technology and process & innovation functions to support the coordination of the worldwide tax and Customs functions. There are four major functions within the Tax and Customs Department. 1) Tax Reporting and Transfer Pricing, 2) Customs, Tax Process & Innovation, 3) Corporate Tax Planning & Controversies, Indirect Tax & Global Business Initiatives, 4) Tax & Customs Controllership, Policy and Benefits Taxation.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation or related field; J.D.; LL.M. in Taxation) AND 3+ years tax compliance, tax accounting, tax audit management or tax advisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or related field AND 4+ years tax compliance, tax accounting, tax audit management or tax advisory experience OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification
• Previous experience in corporate tax department
• Previous experience in Big 4 corporate tax practices
• Deep hands-on experience with ASC740 modeling and tax accounting software
• Hands-on experience with IRS US and US international corporate income tax
• Proficient database and desktop application ability (specifically SAP and MS Office)

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of Microsoft’s US GAAP income tax accounting models including deferred accounting, payable accounting, tax accounts roll-forward, FIN48, return-to-provision true-up, SBC and ETR
• Provide support with building the processes and calendar to ensure a smooth connection among accounting, tax compliance and tax accounting functions
• Build audit files to support financial statement audits
• Provide audit support to the Tax Controversies group for issues related to US income tax positions and filings
• Assistance with maintenance and compliance of key SOX controls related to US tax accounting
• Scrutinize, challenge, and propose changes to existing processes and procedures
• Keep up to date with tax legislation, SEC Regulations, and US GAAP changes, practice and global developments

What This Job Offers

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