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Tripoint Search

Tax Accountant

Tripoint Search, White Plains, New York, United States, 10606


Location: White Plains, New YorkType: Direct HireJob #812Salary: $70,000TAX ACCOUNTANT

LOCATION:

Westchester County, NY

THE ORGANIZATION:

Multinational Law Firm

HOURS:

Monday - Friday, 9:30AM - 5:30PM (Hybrid Schedule)

COMPENSATION:

Competitive base salary based on years of experience up to $80K plus bonus.

BENEFITS:

Competitive paid time off policy, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 401K with above market match; flexible spending account, commuter benefits, plus more! Desirable location and rated top law firm to work for with excellent firm culture!

SUMMARY:

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for supporting the firm with international individual tax and payroll matters pertaining to Partners and employees. This role reports to the Tax Project Supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare work papers involving expatriate tax matters, international payroll tax filings.Assist with foreign tax return compliance and projects.Reconcile and maintain related general ledger accounts.Prepare and reconcile compensation accounting and reporting for international employees in the US, Europe and Asia offices.Assist with quarterly U.S. income tax payments and/or withholdings for Partners in overseas offices, including coordination with their accountants and the Partner Accounting group.Research and analyze U.S. and international payroll tax laws.Continue to develop knowledge of relevant tax law developments and changes.Ability to learn and apply knowledge of the Firm's payroll to analyze, compile, and reconcile payroll data.Review add-to-earnings reports on a monthly basis and continually maintain the Firm's tax preparation authorization list.Collaborate with team to analyze and verify Partner taxes paid/withheld reconcile to amounts remitted to the authorities on behalf of the Partners.REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is preferredSix months related tax experienceWorking knowledge of U.S. and International payroll tax rulesAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and complex functions including v-lookups, pivot tables, and formula nesting and othersAbility to learn international payroll issues pertaining to expatriatesAbility to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables with competing timelinesAble to work independently and in a team environmentAble to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, firm management, and attorneysStrong data analytic skillsStrong project management skillsAble to use discretion and exercise sound judgmentAble to maintain the utmost confidentialityEffective problem solverDemonstrates close attention to detailAbility to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment