Tax Accountant

JOB TITLE:          International Tax Senior Accountant                     JOB FAMILY:      IN – Accounting JOB PROFILE:     Senior Tax Accountant – IN POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for assigned international indirect tax compliance, tax account reconciliations, and tax research to ensure accurate and timely filing of returns.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  ·       Assist with preparation of indirect tax compliance including Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and other indirect tax for various countries in Europe, Middle East and Asia regions.·       Assist with indirect tax audits as needed. ·       Supporting the international tax manager in meeting local statutory requirements, including monthly tasks involving tax journal entries and accounts·       Coordination with Tax Manager in Zurich for indirect tax matters as well as external advisors.  ·       Collection of data needed for indirect tax compliance from Oracle, Vertex, and Hyperion.·       Calculate monthly and/or quarterly journal entry postings and upload into Oracle.·       Prepare quarterly account reconciliations.·       Performing required internal controls and take ownership of controls as needed·       Develop knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations.·       Work with AP, AR, Direct Tax Reporting team, and Accounting to ensure tax compliance through the provision of process documents.·       Perform tax research and analysis and prepare written documentation to support tax positions taken.·       Implement and document tax compliance processes and improvements.   KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITY:  ·       Intermediate knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax.  ·       General knowledge of finance, financial planning, accounting, and tax areas of a business. ·       General knowledge of US Gaap and IFRS reporting requirements preferred. ·       Detailed knowledge of the proper method for documenting tax and accounting calculations and preparing supporting workpapers.·       Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.  ·       Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) and accounting software.·       Strong ability to communicate financial information and ideas both verbally and written so others can comprehend.·       Ability to successfully work with other departments in the company and with teams outside India.·       Ability to analyze large data sets. ·       Ability to adapt, learn, and apply professional concepts.  ·       Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change in order to meet deadlines. ·       Demonstrated ability to provide FANATICAL support. JOB COMPLEXITY:  Works on problems of a moderate score where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Prepares tax returns (e.g., State, Local, Income, Indirect etc.).  Prepares statistical and financial reports, on a regular assigned basis.  Prepares and analyzes tax records and reports.  Maintains company tax records and files.  Keeps current on tax laws and regulations.   SUPERVISION:  Operates under supervision. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required. Master’s degree in Tax or Accounting preferred.  Typically 3 years professional accounting experience.  Indirect tax compliance experience (VAT, GST, etc.) required.    Other international tax experience preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  General office environment.  May require long periods sitting and viewing a computer monitor.  Moderate levels of stress may occur. Ability to work extended hours during close.About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.  More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. 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