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GATX · 12 hours ago

Tax Accountant-Indirect Tax

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

GATX Corporation, founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Tax Accountant specializing in Indirect Tax. The role involves preparing U.S. and Canadian payroll tax returns, conducting research and analysis on payroll and unclaimed property, and ensuring compliance with tax laws.

Financial ServicesIndustrialTransportationVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

The Tax Accountant is responsible for the preparation of all U.S. and Canadian payroll taxes for GATX Corporation and its subsidiaries, assuring accurate and timely compliance at minimum expense

Research and analyze changes to the applicable tax laws

Information retrieved from MasterTax is analyzed and reported on the tax return

Federal and State unemployment insurance

Volume is weekly, semi-monthly salaried and 2 bi-weekly

Interface with payroll to determine amounts for general ledger accounts

Interface with treasury to make on-line payments

Federal and State payroll taxes for Stock options

Plan for ways to minimize payroll, property taxes, identify tax saving opportunities, review state and local tax legislation. Perform tax research and prepare tax memoranda in connection with such planning

Represent GATX Corporation in payroll, property tax audits, appeals, and protests. Prepare tax schedules, memoranda, protests and other tax projects as assigned

Research audit position

Gather documentation

Assist Senior Manager with legal explanations of positions reported on tax returns

Unclaimed Property tax reports and payments

File Unclaimed Property tax reports and make required payments

Converse with outside consultants regarding documentation

Review state websites for potential refund claims