Agency:
Omnicom Corporate SSC
Job Function:
Finance
Job Subfunction:
Tax
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY :
Prepares and completes tax returns and reports for state, local, property, sales and other tax liabilities. Responsible for meeting all required deadlines. Maintains current knowledge of all tax laws affecting the company. Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet the business plans while managing the tax liability. Participates in tax audits. Involved with tax implications of mergers and acquisitions or other structuring projects. Provide oversight on unclaimed property reporting and escheatment. Also assist with special projects and unique assignments to ensure deadlines are met.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Consistently provides proven, formal mentorship
Leads high complexity assignments
Regularly leads self and others
Is viewed as an established SME and/or established as specialist
Understands the “big picture” view and how it aligns to overall company strategy
Responsible for the preparation and completion of tax returns/processes within required deadlines for all US states and Canadian federal and provincial taxes
Gathers and prepares information required for various components of tax reporting, state and local tax returns for sales/use/property/escheat/miscellaneous taxes
Drives the preparation and analysis of various tax-related projects, such as process improvements and automation, and ERP system implementation/updates
Assist with maintenance of Vertex and Diagnostax tax systems
Performs research and interprets tax laws and/or tax accounting rules and regulations applicable to new businesses, transactions, or new product offerings
Participates in tax audits, as well as financial statement audits of tax-related items
Assist with tax compliance testing and reporting
Perform account reconciliations and tax journal entries
Responsible for registering the company for all applicable sales/use/property/miscellaneous taxes
Ensure compliance with state tax laws for sales, personal property, and unclaimed taxes
Regular and reliable attendance required
Ability to work onsite in an office environment with limited remote work alternatives, consistent with applicable law
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or similar field is required – MBA/CPA/CMI is a plus
3 years accounting experience with multi-state sales and property tax filing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interface well with internal departments and outside customers
Detail-oriented, strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills
Demonstrated strong project management skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficient in key tools such as Excel, Word, SAP, Hyperion, Vertex O Series, Vertex Returns and Diagnostax
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
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Requirements
Must-haves
Omnicom Corporate SSC
Consistently provides proven, formal mentorship
Leads high complexity assignments
Regularly leads self and others
Is viewed as an established SME and/or established as specialist
Understands the “big picture” view and how it aligns to overall company strategy
Responsible for the preparation and completion of tax returns/processes within required deadlines for all US states and Canadian federal and provincial taxes
Gathers and prepares information required for various components of tax reporting, state and local tax returns for sales/use/property/escheat/miscellaneous taxes
Drives the preparation and analysis of various tax-related projects, such as process improvements and automation, and ERP system implementation/updates
Assist with maintenance of Vertex and Diagnostax tax systems
Performs research and interprets tax laws and/or tax accounting rules and regulations applicable to new businesses, transactions, or new product offerings
Participates in tax audits, as well as financial statement audits of tax-related items
Assist with tax compliance testing and reporting
Perform account reconciliations and tax journal entries
Responsible for registering the company for all applicable sales/use/property/miscellaneous taxes
Ensure compliance with state tax laws for sales, personal property, and unclaimed taxes
Regular and reliable attendance required
Ability to work onsite in an office environment with limited remote work alternatives, consistent with applicable law
3 years accounting experience with multi-state sales and property tax filing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interface well with internal departments and outside customers