Tax Accountant

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Role Overview
The Tax Accountant, Analytics and Audit position will assist with gathering data for federal/state audit responses and analytical calculations enabling the team based in New York to deliver on day-to-day activities.This position is an excellent entry level role for an aspiring finance professional who is seeking to learn and grow their skills for future career growth opportunities.

Principal Accountabilities

·       Gather information for document requests from federal and state tax authorities.

·       Prepare federal and state amended tax returns based on the completion of federal audits.

·       Management of the Analytics and Audit calendar of deliverables. 

·       Support the Tax Analytics and Audit team in analyzing new legislation, assessing its impact on the company, and ensuring it is properly reflected on the US tax returns.

·       Prepare non income tax reserve calculations including sales and use tax reserves for quarterly meetings. 

·       Management of Income tax notices and tracker.

·       Process, report, and reconcile all audit tax payments and refunds.

·       Liaison with third party service providers for AmEx annual report and Personal Property tax filings.

·       Assist with entity tax classification applications.

·       Review and redistribute incoming tax electronic correspondence to appropriate internal parties.

·       Liaise with tax authority representatives regarding information reporting-related notices. 

·       Obtain tax return transcripts and reconcile transcripts against tax returns.

Key Skills and Attributes Required

·Zero to Two years’ experience

·       CPA or CPA Track

·Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
·Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
·Strong analytical skills
·Strong written and verbal communication skills
·Demonstrates commitment to quality and accuracy
·Comfortable proposing new ideas that can create efficiencies

·Works well in a changing environment and with tight deadlines

·Team Player who is able to collaborate well and foster working relationships

·Possess desire to learn new skills

 Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/Finance

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.