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Tax Accounting Manager - Chicago, United States - Sidley Austin
Description
Summary:
This position is responsible for working with the Senior Tax Manager and Tax Director to manage the tax affairs of the Firm and the partners worldwide.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review and manage the tax compliance requirements for US and state tax return filings
Communicate and liaise with the Firms outside service providers to facilitate the preparation and filing of the Firms income tax returns
Oversee various state and local tax compliance obligations, including sales/use tax, personal property tax, gross receipts tax, and other business taxes
Research domestic and state tax reporting matters using IRS Tax Code, Tax Treaties, and other authoritative literature
Respond to tax authority requests, supervise tax audits, and interact with relevant tax authorities, as appropriate
Prepare clear, concise information to document and communicate tax issues
Communicate with partners and tax advisors regarding the partners tax obligations
Oversee the staff and their personal development
Create, plan, and prepare spreadsheet-based analyses and reports; candidate must be able to design meaningful and useful spreadsheets used in business analysis and management;
Other general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and special project responsibilities, as assigned;
Provide general administrative assistance as needed
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below.
If you need such an accommodation, please email
(current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited and approved college or university
Minimum of five years experience in a structured tax department (public or corporate)
Proficient knowledge of business applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Customer service oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated technical and analytical skills within his/her professional background
Preferred:
CPA designation
Background in partnership and/or multistate tax a plus
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good judgment
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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