Senior International Tax Associate - Remote at Kforce Inc.

Stamford, CT 06901

About the Job

Kforce's client, a growing midsized CPA firm in Stamford, CT is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate focused on international tax to join a rapidly growing International Tax team. This position is remote, but you must live on the east coast. This firm offers excellent benefits including unlimited PTO, health insurance, 401k as well as a good work life balance & a performance bonus. Responsibilities:

Act as a business advisor and serve clients on various international tax planning and compliance matters
Conduct research and review for U.S. and foreign tax laws and regulations related to international tax planning strategies and other transactions
Lead and manage projects while taking on new initiatives and maintaining client relationships
Provide technical tax support on transactions and activities
Prepare and review forms and related work papers for U.S. owned foreign entities
Assist in quarterly and annual international ASC 740 (FAS 109/FIN 48) tax accruals, global effective tax rate calculations, and footnote disclosure
Prepare/review compliance related to Controlled Foreign Corporations including Forms 5471 and related schedules; Form 8992, Form 8993; Form 1116 and 1118; Also, compliance related to Forms 8865 and Forms 8858
Review and advise on US tax issues as it relates to resident aliens and nonresident aliens, including the application of the substantial presence test, foreign earned income exclusion, and foreign tax credits, including Form 8938 and FINCen Form 114
Review and advise on foreign corporations filing Form 1120-F and related protective claims
Prepare returns for high-net-worth individuals, S corps, and partnerships, as well as estate/trust returns
Support the growth and development of fellow team members through on-the-job and formal training
Review tax returns and projects of tax staff while gaining increasing responsibility of the review process

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA license
3+ years of recent and progressive general and international tax experience in a public accounting firm
Experience with domestic closely held businesses and individuals
Broad international tax experience and technical experience with international tax compliance and tax provisions
Strong understanding of international tax law changes arising from the 2017 TCJA and, specifically, its impact on closely held businesses and use of Section 962 elections
Familiar with tax compliance and provision software
Proficient in Excel
Self-motivated and have a strong work ethic
Possess excellent collaboration skills and able to multitask

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.