Associate Tax Accountant

IEEE and its members inspire a global community through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, innovating today for a better tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Accurate preparation and timely filing of assigned tax returns:
  • 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
• Assist with tax planning, including maintaining and updating Tax Policies & Procedures
• Conduct tax research and improve efficiency and controls
• Complete basic reconciliations
• Review and resolve issues with the enterprise transaction tax system or government taxing jurisdiction platforms; 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting or tax
• 0-2 years tax and/or accounting experience

Qualifications

• CPA, or JD with tax/finance tax background (preferred)
• 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 create tax compliance plans addressing IEEE’s needs and constraints
• Ability to analyze compliance requirements, identify problems, and recommend solutions with moderate supervision
• Highest degree of professionalism in handling sensitive and/or confidential matters
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment
• Technologically savvy; proficient in Google and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, 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 interact constructively with the team, internal departments, and volunteers
• Ability to work with moderate supervision

Other Requirements

• Individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply
• This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, including all persons in F (CPT/OPT), J, H, L, or O status

Pay

$60,350 minimum

Schedule

Full-time