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Tax Attorney in New York City, NY

Wells Fargo Apr 27,2017 Apr 26,2017 Location USA New York City NY
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Tax

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Tax Accountant IV The candidate will help Wholesale meet its regulatory requirements related to customer information tax reporting. Will advise on tax requirements and perform research in support of the international tax functions across the Wholesale LoBs. Serve as a subject matter expert on any International tax matters, including FATCA, Non-Resident Alien withholding and reporting, CRS reporting and serves as integral member of the tax team on tax matters. Analyze new tax rules and their applicability to Wholesale products and services. Analyze, understand and help confirm compliance with all International and US Federal tax withholding and reporting regulations as they pertain to Wholesale's obligations on behalf of customers. Evaluate current requirements as well as the impact of potential future changes to International and US Federal tax regulations. Assist with documentation of payment types, tax decisions and tax processes. Address escalated client issues including, CRS reporting and FATCA withholding and reporting. Provide follow-up required to ensure all tax requirements are met. Assist with coordination of tax efforts across WGRO. Perform the most complex tax accounting activities related to the preparation of federal and state tax returns. Prepare comprehensive tax workpapers, perform complex account analysis, prepare responses to audit requests, research memos, tax correspondence and look for improvement in policies and procedures for the maintenance of tax-related records. Maintain high level of knowledge of federal and state income tax laws, rulings, regulations and judicial decisions and develops high level of expertise in assigned areas. Develop relationships with assigned business units related to the collection and analysis of information important to income tax accounting and/or compliance and assist in directing corporate policy with respect to complex income tax issues. Respond to inquiries regarding tax policies and procedures. Perform analysis of complex transactions and research opportunities to minimize income taxes and management of income tax risks. Perform tax research and takes leadership role in the collection and communication of information in response to inquiries from federal and state income tax auditors. May direct the work of less experienced staff. May be recognized as an expert in one or more areas of tax law.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a B.S./B.A. degree or higher. J.D. degree, Masters of Taxation or CPA or equivalent certification preferred. Must have 5+ years of tax and accounting experience. Should have knowledge and understanding of tax: reporting, filing, remittance, processing, initiatives, and strategies. Project coordinator and management experience required. US Tax reporting expertise and expertise in US tax rules preferred. Prior experience with major accounting firm, law firm, financial services company or multinational company is desired. Experience advising operations in a financial services environment including experience leading tax reporting teams through process design / reengineering initiatives with quantifiable results an asset.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2017.

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Job ID: 5320691

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