Tax Accounting Manager

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
As an IBM Manager -Tax Accounting you will perform a unique and integral role as a ‘trusted business advisor’ by influencing key business decisions supporting internal as well as external client facing operations and contributing to IBM’s business results. As a member of our IBM Tax team you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise with a market leader while exploring and connecting with virtually every part of IBM in over 160 countries.

IBM Accounting has the responsibility to accurately record the company’s financial performance using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles IBM Accounting Practices and Local Statutory Principles. Professionals working in this area are involved in some or all of the following activities: accounting for complex business transactions advising the business on technical accounting matters and performing financial performance reporting and analysis. IBM Tax Accounting is responsible for the accurate recording and reporting of tax impacts within the company’s financial statements disclosures as well as other reporting requirements.

1) Independently handles tax accounting requirements under TCJA
2) Independently prepares tax footnotes for external reporting
3) Contributes to technology enhancement opportunities in the tax accounting process
4) Performs tax accounting technical research in complex areas
5) Maintains detailed understanding of all new relevant tax accounting related pronouncements

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 7 + years of tax accounting experience at a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a multinational corporation.
• In-depth understanding of US GAAP and ASC740.
• Significant experience with US taxation and tax accounting requirements.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP).
• In-depth understanding of U.S Tax reform legislation (TCJA)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and support senior executives on technical tax accounting matters in a timely fashion.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• CPA or CPA candidate