Deloitte Services LP includes internal support areas such as Finance and Administration, Talent, Information Technology, Marketing and Communications, and Facilities Management. This Tax Accountant role is part of our internal US Firms Tax (“USFT”) team which is a subset of our Finance and Administration group. The USFT team is responsible for setting the tax policy for the Deloitte US Firms in the US and other countries where it has operations, as well as for all the domestic and foreign compliance for the Deloitte US Firms’ entities.
Recruiting for this role ends on February 14th, 2025.
Work you’ll do
As a Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing monthly accounting and financial information pertaining to indirect tax, and for assisting in the monthly process to prepare and file tax returns and remit any tax due. You will also assist with transforming our people, processes, and technology.
- Review transactional data for accuracy and process any necessary adjusting journal entries related to indirect tax accruals.
- Prepare various analytical analysis to identify issues and propose corrective actions.
- Assist with the oversight involved to timely file and pay monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns for assigned jurisdictions.
- Prepare check requests for returns and/or initiate EFT payments and corresponding journal entries on a timely basis.
- Maintain USFT indirect tax files (i.e., documenting returns filed: mailing dates with certified receipts and all necessary supporting documentation).
- Maintain tax calendar.
- Respond to correspondence with taxing authorities for assigned jurisdictions.
- Assist with gathering requested documentation from SAP and other financial systems for indirect tax audits.
- Assist with managing the exemption certificate process.
- Research taxability of non-routine purchases.
- Assist team with inquiries from internal customers regarding indirect tax issues.
- Assist team with applying necessary changes to OneSource tax engine.
- Assist team with required testing of OneSource tax engine related to ongoing system projects.
- Perform periodic tax jurisdiction account and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Maintain technical skills pertinent to the position.
- Other projects as assigned.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage assignments based on due dates.
The Team
The Indirect Tax team is responsible for the preparation and filing of the tax returns associated with the various indirect taxes to which the Deloitte US Firms is subject, including sales/use, VAT/GST, gross receipts, local business licenses, personal property tax, and federal and state withholding taxes. The team works remotely and from business hubs in Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Houston, TX, and Hermitage, TN.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- One (1) + years of prior experience.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
- Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Preferred
- Advanced degree.
- Eligible for CPA or other relevant certification.
- Experience in a professional services firm.
- Understanding of sales/use, VAT/GST, etc.
- Understanding of withholding taxes.
- Experience with SAP or other financial systems.
- Experience with sales/use tax software (e.g., OneSource).
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The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $51,900-$106,500.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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