Tax Accounting Manager - Chicago, United States - Sidley Austin

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    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.

    The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    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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