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Job Summary 
IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, innovating today for a better tomorrow. 
The Associate Tax Accountant will support the IEEE Tax Management team with US and global taxing jurisdictions as it pertains to IEEE's operations. Primary responsibilities  include tax reporting and compliance - non-profit, income tax, sales and use, international, basic tax research and interface with volunteers and staff.
Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance: 

• Accurate preparation and timely filing of assigned tax returns: including 

  • Forms 990, 990-T and related state charitable and income tax returns 

  • Federal, state, and local income tax returns 

  • Indirect tax returns (SUT, VAT, GST, JCT, etc.) 

  • International tax returns/reporting (Forms 8858, 5713, 5471, etc.) Forms 1099 and 1042 tax filings  and

  • Other required statutory reporting

Tax Planning: 

• Maintain and update Tax Policies & Procedures Assist with tax research Improve efficiency and controls Complete basic reconciliations

Problem Solving:

• Review and resolve issues that arise with the enterprise transaction tax system or government taxing jurisdiction platforms and coordinate duties for the tax engine  
• Assist with indirect tax coordination for IEEE's global conference business 

• Respond accurately and timely to inquiries from internal and external customers 

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting or tax required

Work Experience

• 0-2 years tax and/or accounting experience required

Licenses and Certifications 

• CPA, or JD with tax/finance tax background Preferred

Skills and Requirements 

• Basic experience with tax preparation and tax research. Non-profit, international, and indirect (sales and use or VAT) tax experience a plus.
• Effective interpersonal skills to ensure that tax compliance plans are created that address the needs and known constraints of the IEEE enterprise.
• Ability to analyze compliance requirements and identify problems and recommend potential solutions, with moderate supervision.
• Must demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written with respect to assigned work.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Must be able to work in a deadline oriented environment.
• Technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challenges. Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with tax software (direct and indirect tax applications) a plus.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies, including automation and AI, in tax process design and transformation.
• Ability to build relationships and constructively interact with the team, internal IEEE departments and volunteers.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision.

Other Requirements:
As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply. 
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.
For information on work demands and conditions required for this position, please consult the reference document, ADA Requirements. This position is classified under Category I - Office Positions. 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 
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