Tax Associate job description

Tidwell Group, LLC, has been named an INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Best of the Best Firm for 2021, 2020, and 2019 and Forbes list of ‘America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms of 2021’. These acknowledgments follow the firm’s Fastest Growing ranking for 2021, 2019, 2018, and 2017. A leading accounting and advisory firm with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, and Columbus, Tidwell Group specializes in the tax credit, real estate, and construction industries. Our experienced professionals serve all asset classes within the affordable housing industry. With expertise ranging from low-income housing tax credits, bond, and conventional financing, renewable energy, HUD compliance and reporting, and USDA-Rural Development compliance and reporting, our focus is on developing long-term client relationships through value-driven results.

Tidwell Group offers a phenomenal work environment and wealth of opportunities to help you advance your career. This position will allow the firm to provide continued excellent service to its clients as well as growth opportunities for employees. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package, along with an enjoyable and rewarding corporate culture.

Essential Functions:

· Prepare federal & state tax returns for individuals and entity returns, including partnerships, S corporations, estates, and trusts;

· Research tax issues as required, using a variety of resources;

· Complete assigned projects efficiently and make basic decisions regarding routine work with minimal oversight by Tax Seniors;

· Assume responsibility including client contact, coordination within the company;

· Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines;

· Accept increasing responsibility for client engagements;

· Maintain high standards and client service.

Leadership Expectations:

· Quality of Work

· Organizational Skills

· Effective Communication

· Technical Skills

· Time Management

· Thoroughness

Team Relationship Expectations:

· Demonstrate integrity, ethical decision-making and behaviors that build trust across teams and with clients.

· Create an environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, inclusion and challenges traditional approaches.

Desired Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

· CPA or CPA Eligible is a plus

· At least 2 years progressive experience in a public accounting tax practice

Tidwell Group provides equal opportunity (EEO) employer.

We're KSM, a mid-sized, regional advisory, tax, and audit firm. Through our deep experience across multiple disciplines and industries, we provide our clients with the inspiration, insight, and technical expertise they need to achieve great things.

Our firm is rooted in entrepreneurialism and committed to excellence - for our employees, our clients, and our communities. At KSM, you'll be empowered to hone your skills and develop your interests. You'll feel valued and cared for - and challenged - in a fun, collegial environment where you're appreciated as an individual with singular talents. And you'll be rewarded for growing, leading, and innovating. Because our vision for you is that you come to work every day and do your very best work. To be there for your teammates. To best serve our clients. And to realize your full potential as a professional - and as a person.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, we have multiple offices and serve an impressive roster of clients across the nation who count on us to be their trusted advisors.
Responsibilities:


Performs diversified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of supervisors, managers or partners. Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards. Meets time constraints and client deadlines. Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements. Assists staff, where applicable, in work to be performed. Prepares complicated tax returns. Thinks analytically and understands the "big picture" of each engagement.


Requirements/Qualifications
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Working towards or recently completed an Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Business or Accounting On track for CPA Eligibility upon graduation Strong attention to detail and accuracy Exceptional organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Client (internal and external) service oriented Creative and persistent problem solver Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information Flexible and adaptable Ability to coordinate and maintain follow-up on a number of projects simultaneously Ability to prioritize changing workloads Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and be resourceful

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.

Our Tax Team is on a journey to build and enhance capabilities to align with our business' needs and support our organization. Our work will drive profitable growth, mitigate risk, and enable us to support innovation for the enterprise.

The U.S. International Tax Associate - Compliance Modeling will be responsible for supporting General Mills' international tax compliance and modeling work, working with teammates in the U.S. and abroad to design, implement, and maintain international tax calculations for provision, planning, and compliance purposes. Furthermore, the international tax associate will be responsible for supporting the U.S. International Tax Group's financial reporting and tax audit responsibilities.

In the International Tax Associate role, you will also support the North American tax team with its U.S. accounting and compliance reporting initiatives as they relate to U.S. international tax calculations. In addition, you will work alongside General Mills' accounting, IT, and FP&A teams to improve General Mills' tax data flows. This role requires you to navigate the complexity of the U.S. tax rules as they relate to General Mills' global presence.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES


Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of General Mills' U.S. international tax model, including data inputs, calculations, and outputs Research, analyze, interpret, and apply outbound US international tax laws and principles in accordance with updating the tax model Coordinate and collaborate with external tax and IT advisors on various U.S. and local tax issues and processes Assist with the preparation and review of international income tax compliance (Forms 1118, 5471, 8865, 8858, disclosures, and related forms and calculations) Assist with tax accounting work related to the reporting of the U.S. international tax function. Perform tax research and legislative analysis for U.S. and global tax matters Assist local country controllers and global tax teams with local tax and U.S. tax reporting issues, including US tax impact Analyze and assist with cross functional projects (business transformation, IT initiatives, etc.) Support International Tax Managers and Senior Associates in the Modeling and Compliance functional in all international tax and US international tax activities Coordinate the work of external vendors that assist in tax modeling and compliance work


CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES


Assist with identifying the information necessary from finance, business operations, IT, and accounting for tax modeling and compliance purposes Collaborate with transfer pricing team to understand intercompany transactions and data to be used in tax modeling and compliance Closely collaborate with other tax teams, functional teams, global and regional business units, and sector teams when appropriate Interact with external parties such as auditors, consultants, and tax compliance advisors


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor's degree 1.5+ years of related experience Knowledge of international tax and US international tax concepts, including E&P, Subpart F, FDII, and Foreign Tax Credits Experience with tax return software, including Corptax and/or OneSource Experience with international tax accounting principles (FAS109) Excellent computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office Suite Developed project management skills Ability to establish priorities of work assignments Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution Ability to extract, analyze, and review data Ability to operate with little supervision in a fast-paced environment Strong time management skills. Ability to plan and organize non-routine tasks


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


CPA, JD, or Equivalent Familiar with ERP system reporting, including SAP, HFM, and BEX/AFO reporting Familiar with Power BI, Alteryx, or other data transformation processes Experience in consumer foods industry