US TAX Analyst | Federal Tax Return, 1099s

Location - Vadodara

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP-

POSITION REPORTS TO: MANAGER FINANCE/ACCOUNTING

DEPARTMENT: QSF ACCOUNTING

POSITION LOCATION: VADODARA, INDIA

POSITION SUMMARY-

Senior Accountant will assist the Manager in the management of regulatory compliance related to Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs) including designing and implementing scalable processes to accommodate company growth. The position plays a key role in ensuring timely regulatory compliance of all QSFs as well as maintaining proper documentation on policies and procedures relating to tax and compliance. The position will also be responsible for bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking, and all other accounting activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Working on 468B Trust regulatory compliance, including Federal Tax Returns and 1099s for all QSFs

Provide support for Escheatment process, as required

Handle high volume of transactions with utmost accuracy within prescribed timelines.

Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions

Performs reconciliations and analysis of ledgers to ensure completeness and accuracy

Maintain accurate historical records and documentation for audit support

Prepare reporting for internal and external use on a routine or ad-hoc basis

Supporting & coordinating with on shore team based out of overseas offices

Perform additional duties as assigned to support the finance team

Understand and adhere to all company policies, including but not limited to security, trade secrets and confidentiality of all information

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE -

Graduation (Bachelors) in Business, Accounting or Finance; Masters degree will be an advantage

5+ years of work experience including 2-3 years in US/UK Accounting and Federal tax compliance

experience required in BPO/KPO/ITES industries

Strong understanding of internal controls

Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite is strongly preferred

Exposure to other popular accounting applications such as Tally, QuickBooks

Experience with Microsoft Office, including excellent Excel skills

Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills

Experience using ERP accounting systems as well as QuickBooks and/or Oracle NetSuite preferred

Ability to design and documenting processes

Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal with problem solving ability

Strong attention to detail

BEHAVORIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES -

Positive attitude and high on professional morale

Ability to effectively work with cross functional teams

Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

Must be multi-task oriented and able to work with frequent interruptions

Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.

Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision

Team Player with a professional attitude

Job involves supporting & coordinating with on shore team based out of US offices and hence requires

flexibility to work in any shift and/or on Indian holidays as well.