Tax Accountant Senior (Taxations, 1041)

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Travel Percentage :

0%

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About the team :

We are a team of tax professionals passionate towards US taxation. This team has intellectual experience in US trust taxation and various other forms. As a team, it is imperative for us to establish new transformation strategies and approach, develop tax structure for the betterment of the business. As an Accountant, you'll work as a part of the team helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution

What you will be doing :

• Prepare 1041, 990, 5227 and tax-exempt entity tax returns.  Analyze and resolve all questions or problems that may arise associated with the returns and tax filings.  Should Possess a working knowledge of all types of investment assets, including but not limited to, alternatives, derivatives, foreign securities, equities, fixed income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and master limited partnerships.  Review trusts and private foundations quarterly to make the most tax beneficial estimated tax payments.  Work with the FIS accounting system and OneSource tax software to manage tax processing and prepare tax returns and filings. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency of tax technical knowledge.  Work with internal Trust Operations departments to identify, correct, or improve operational processes and procedures related to the processing of tax returns.  Respond to correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service and various state tax authorities regarding issues or examinations arising from the preparation of tax returns or other tax filings.  Develop and maintain procedures surrounding tax activities and controls to ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and audit requirements.  Review wash sales, capital changes, and other corporate actions that have tax or basis consequences  Identifying and addressing client needs (US teams), building a strong professional network and cordial relationships  Work with internal Trust Operations departments to identify, correct, or improve operational processes and procedures related to the processing of tax returns.  Ability to discuss process issues, concerns with onshore counterparts and get them resolved. Knowledge / Experience  Rewarding experience in Form 1041 (Trust Returns), Estate Returns, Foundation Returns, Gift Tax Returns and 5227’s.  Sound technical knowledge with respect to US Trust Tax.  Should be a team player and possess strong communication skills  5-8 years’ experience in the field of US Trust Taxation.

Skills

 Good understanding in MS office and OneSource accounting software.  In-depth knowledge of accounting and taxation processes.  Attention to detail with good analytical skills.  Should be a team player. Qualifications  Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Competencies  Fluent in English  Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills.  Knowledge of US tax laws.

What we offer you 

A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities  A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!  A competitive salary and benefits  A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities.

With a 50-year history rooted in the financial services industry, FIS™ is the world's largest global provider dedicated to financial technology solutions. We champion clients from banking to capital markets, retail to corporate and everything touched by financial services. Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, our 53,000 employees worldwide, help serve more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries. Our technology powers billions of transactions annually that move over $9 trillion around the globe. FIS is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index.

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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