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Tax Specialist (Hybrid) (2102)

+ Title:Tax Specialist (Hybrid)

+ Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical America

+ Location:New York, NY

Group Company:

+ Mitsubishi Chemical America

**Mitsubishi Chemical America (MCA)** , one of 4 regional headquarters established by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, includes 20 group companies in North and South America. The formation of this regional headquarters on April 1, 2017 has provided the organization and infrastructure needed for us to realize synergies, within regions and globally, among the vast network of Mitsubishi Chemical companies. MCA and the group companies represent decades of knowledge and experience across numerous industrial and technological industries, with over 4,000 employees in 4 different countries.

The origin of Mitsubishi goes back to 1870, when the founder, Yataro Iwasaki, started a shipping firm with three aging steamships. Yataro’s brother, son and nephew expanded the business into various fields during their respective terms as president and set the foundation of the Mitsubishi companies. After WWII, the original Mitsubishi organization was disbanded to become independent companies as they are today.

Job Purpose

The Tax Specialist is responsible for assisting in the preparation of all tax filing and financial reporting to ensure corporate compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal tax obligations.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely.

Principal Accountabilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Support the tax managers and senior managers in preparing federal and state tax returns and supporting schedules

+ Assist tax managers and senior managers by working closely with each affiliate company’s accounting/finance function to gather and put together data needed to complete the tax returns.

+ Help to compute and prepare quarterly estimated tax payments for each affiliate.

+ Assist with preparation and file various miscellaneous tax filings, included but not limited to 1099’s for certain affiliates, 1042’s (withholding tax filings/reporting of royalty/dividend/interest payments to foreign parties), registering affiliates in certain states for income, sales/use, employee withholding taxes as needed

+ As assigned, monitor, research notices received from state and local municipalities and update tax managers and senior managers for resolution.

+ Organizes and updates the company’s tax calendar along with all supporting workpapers

+ Assist with tax provisions during the reporting period.

+ Support in other tax compliance and administrative duties as assigned by management.

+ Adhere to department procedures and standards regarding document storage and shared drives.

+ Organize and prioritize workload to meet filing deadlines and department objectives

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license beneficial but not required

+ 0-2 year’s of experience as a Tax preparer or a similar role

+ Knowledge of tax preparation software (Thompson Reuters OneSource Tax System)

+ Basic understanding of tax laws and regulations, ASC 740, and financial reporting under GAAP and/or IFRS

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong audit and analytics skills

+ Time management and ability to meet deadlines

+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management in a global organization

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

+ Detail oriented/meticulous individual with good attitude and enthusiasm to learn

+ Must be a team player and willing to take on more responsibility as requested by management

+ Multi-lingual skills are a plus

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point

+ Ability to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

+ **The salary range for this position is $75,600-$94,500. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.**

+ **Competitive Benefits**

+ **Benefits begin on DAY 1!**

+ **Employee Assistance Programs**

+ **Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees**

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.