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IEEE · 3 weeks ago

Senior Conference Tax Specialist

Piscataway, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $105K/yr

4+ years exp

IEEE is a global community that inspires innovation through its publications, conferences, and technology standards. The Senior Conference Tax Specialist will support cross-departmental teams in managing tax obligations and compliance, while providing technical guidance and developing tax technology solutions.

Non-profit Organization Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Tax reporting and compliance - international direct and indirect tax

Assist with design and implementation of recommended tax policies and strategies

Define requirements and recommend plans and resources needed to meet future tax reporting and compliance requirements

Monitor changes that impact the organization

Research tax rules and regulations relevant to global events

Maintain, revise, and streamline tax procedures

Identify areas of tax savings by analyzing tax information

Interface with volunteers, staff, and professional tax advisors to resolve complex issues

Educate volunteers and staff regarding tax processes and requirements

Make recommendations for business and process improvements

Accurate preparation, review, and timely filing of assigned tax returns:

Federal, state, local, and international income tax returns

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

Other required statutory reporting

Coordinate the end-to-end VAT registration and filings lifecycle

Assist with VAT tax audits and related inquiries

Resolve complex issues as they arise

Prepare and maintain of tax provision schedules, including ASC 450 and ASC 740 calculations

Manage cross-departmental accounting and tax issues

Develop and maintain tax policies, processes, and internal controls

Research tax laws and recommend tax strategies relevant to global events

Perform tax assessments on revenue streams and specific products related to conference events

Initiate cross-departments projects around compliance and technology

Improve efficiency and controls, including documenting processes and maintaining written records of applicable regulations

Complete essential reconciliations

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

Assist with tax risk assessments and document key decisions and rationales.Provide training and practical guidance to conference team and volunteers

Maintain data integrity and audit trails for global tax reporting

Respond accurately and timely to inquiries from internal and external customers and make recommendations when appropriatePerform compliance risk and tax contingency analysis

Assist with conference related tax system and automation initiatives

Assist with implementation of new tax registrations in the tax engine and across IEEE systems

Assist with implementation of conference related electronic invoicing regulations and other technical compliance requirements

Drive continuous improvements to tax procedures through automation and system enhancement

Coordinate with internal and external partners to resolve issues as they develop

Qualification

Tax complianceTax reportingTax technologyCPAJDTax researchTechnologically savvyInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting or tax

4-7 years tax and/or accounting experience

Experienced tax exempt professional - proficient with direct and indirect tax return preparation and review, and tax research

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, identify problems, design appropriate reporting solutions, and solve problems with moderate supervision

Must demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters

Positive attitude and a supportive, team-based approach towards the attainment of goals

Ability to successfully prioritize and lead several projects simultaneously to completion

Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to plan, execute and improve work processes

High level of initiative and motivation

Must be able to work in a deadline oriented environment

Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and support multiple complex projects (e.g., system implementations, audits) to completion in a deadline-oriented environment

Technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challenges. Proficient in various computer applications including tax software (direct and indirect tax applications), Google and Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ERP system experience a plus

Ability to build relationships and constructively interact with the team, internal IEEE departments and volunteers

Works independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

Master's or other advanced degree

CPA or JD with tax/finance background

Familiarity with emerging technologies, including automation and AI, in tax process design and transformation

Company

IEEE

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IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

Founded in 1884

Piscataway, NJ, US

1001-5000 employees