Tax Administrator II

Tax Preparation

• Prepares estimated year-end income and capital gain distributions.
• Prepares Subchapter M and Excise tax provision work papers.
• Calculates fund distribution requirements to satisfy both income and excise requirements.
• Prepares tax work papers and distribution analyses for mutual funds.
• Determines the fund tax status of investments and the identification of book and tax differences.
• Analyzes simple general ledger accounts to provide roll-forward of tax accounts and to identify items of income and expense that would require a tax treatment different than book.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Researches and analyzes federal and state tax laws and regulations, and court or other regulatory agencies rulings or decisions to present to managers.
• Participates in efforts with the financial administration department for the development of tax and regulatory compliance for reporting to regulatory agencies, board of directors and financial officers.
• Maintains current knowledge of IRS tax law requirements.

Audit Administration

• Gathers information needed to respond to requests from external audit firms and regulatory agencies.
• Gathers information needed to respond to IRS and auditor requests in connection with formal or informal audits.

Working Relationships

• Daily contact with the financial administration department regarding tax implications of investment activities.
• Contact as needed with regulatory agencies and audit firms regarding general information, resolution of issues, and inquiries of reporting requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, tax, accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience with taxation and administration of mutual funds.

Knowledge

• Tax laws and procedures applicable to investment companies.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe Acrobat.

Skills and Abilities

• Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
• Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.
• Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.
• Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
• Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
• Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.