Tax Accountant

What are we looking for in our Tax Accountant?

Pride Global/Russell Tobin is currently seeking Tax Accountant  to support our client. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the Banking industry. Potential to extend or convert for the right candidate. Apply today for consideration!

Position:  Tax Accountant

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53202 (3 days onsite)

Duration: 6+ months with possible extension

Pay rate: $28.00-30.00/hr on w2 

JOB SUMMARY:

Key job responsibilities (Duties):

• Responsible for the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of tax returns and related reports for an assigned area.
• Files federal, state, or local tax returns. Develops and maintains tax strategies to minimize tax liability.
• Prepares taxable income projections, financial statements, and specialized accounting reports.
• Assists with tax return audits and compliance reports. Prepares and develops reports for management or for regulatory authorities.
• Responds to inquiries regarding tax accounting policies, procedures and problems from bank management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Maintains adequate accounting and control for an assigned area.
• The Fund Administration practice of U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (USBGFS) provides value-added services to a robust and rapidly growing client base, which includes mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, offshore funds and other investment companies.
• In today’s complex, dynamic legal and regulatory environment, clients demand to be serviced by tax professionals who understand the industry, investments and client goals.
• USBGFS tax professionals are trusted advisors to clients and accounting firms to develop and implement innovative tax planning solutions that optimize tax strategies and positions, as well as identify and mitigate risk.
• The Tax Analyst works as part of a diverse team that supports our clients as well as being invested in your career growth.
• As an integral part of the team, you are responsible for providing value-added services to investment companies and investment advisors.
• As part of our duties as trusted advisors, our team members work collaboratively internally with in the firm, our clients, mid-sized, regional, and Big 4 accounting firms.
• Through our in-house internal training program and mentorship, you will be supported in your role as you progress in your career here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research tax technical and Financial Reporting guidance and requirements.
• Prepare IRS Forms 1120-RIC, 8613, 1065 and Schedule K-1s along with any required state and local tax Forms.
• Coordinate the distribution of necessary tax forms and supporting schedules to investors/partners.
• Prepare mutual fund taxable income calculations, including book-to-tax differences for fiscal and excise tax purposes, in addition (i.e. wash sales, 1256 adjustments, §988 adjustments, PFIC adjustments and others) and arrive at taxable income for hedge funds and investment partnerships.
• Assist in the preparation of Forms of Form 1099-MISC.
• Prepare income and capital gain/loss estimates, including book-to-tax differences as requested by client

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• One to two years of related work experience

ABOUT US:

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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Rate/Salary: $28.00-30.00/hr