Tax Manager
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,000 - $130,000 per year
About the role
- Manage U.S. federal, state and local, and international income tax compliance for both flow-through and C-corporation legal entities by partnering with external advisors who prepare the tax returns.
- Ensure accurate year-end income tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740, including calculation of tax provisions, deferred taxes, and tax footnote disclosures.
- Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax laws and assess the impact on the company’s structure and operations.
- Assist with development and implementation of tax planning strategies related to legal entity structuring, mergers & acquisitions, and cross-border transactions.
- Lead special projects including but not limited to the company’s annual R&D credit, UNICAP, interest expense capitalization, and BEAT.
- Assist with tax research and development and draft documentation to memorialize conclusions.
- Manage indirect tax workstreams, including liaising with external providers, responding to sales tax, VAT, and Canadian GST questions.
- Manage tax account reconciliations for both income tax and indirect tax accounts.
- Assist with audit defense and investigate and address queries/notices from tax authorities.
- Initiate and assist in the implementation of departmental process improvements, including enhanced use of technology and automation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or equivalent professional certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or an industry role with a large multinational company.
- Strong Knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and reporting for C corporations and pass-through entities.
- Working knowledge of international tax concepts, including transfer pricing, withholding taxes, and foreign tax credits.
- Experience supporting or leading tax provision processes (ASC 740).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to operate with limited supervision.
Benefits
- robust suite of benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- retirement savings programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
income tax compliancetax accountingASC 740tax provisionsdeferred taxestax footnote disclosurestax planning strategiestax researchaudit defensetax account reconciliations
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple deadlineswritten communication skillsverbal communication skillsability to operate with limited supervision
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA