EY Tax Accountant - People Advisory Services 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

921946064

Tax Accountant, People Advisory Services, Mobility (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1543352), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL.

Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements. Prepare and file accurate, quality US tax returns for assignees and coordinate worldwide foreign tax filings, as appropriate. Perform expatriate tax filing and assignment-related calculations. Review tax cost projections, tax equalization calculations, and hypothetical tax calculations. Assist clients with program administration (piecemeal or full outsourcing). Advise on employee compensation, including foreign payroll issues, international implications of equity plans, and providing other international assignment-related projects/services. Review and research on technical or treaty interpretation/application, regulatory issues, and payroll matters. Manage and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law or related field, plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience; OR, a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law or related field, plus 4 years of related work experience.Of required experience, must have 3 years of recent experience in individual income taxation; IRC Section 911 (foreign earned income exclusion) rules and regulations; state tax residency and domicile concepts; income tax treaties; optimizing tax positions to eliminate double taxation; and general foreign country income taxation methodology.Must have 4 years of experience in automated tax processing systems, including CCH or GoSystems, Tax Cost Estimator, and Microsoft Office tools.Must have 3 years of recent experience in Foreign Financial Asset Reporting (Form 8938).Must have 4 years of experience working on client servicing teams consisting of two or more staff members.Must have 3 years of recent experience in expatriate tax with a mid-size/regional to large sized/national public accounting firm or professional services firm.Must be able to sign tax returns as the paid preparer (with qualifications as dictated by the IRS), with the IRS.Requires domestic travel up to 10%, to serve client needs.Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.