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.

• 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

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