PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Remote Global Mobility International Tax Accountant. Job ID#225324
Pay Rate: $46.43/hr
Job Description:
In this role you will collaborate with the external tax assistance firm to execute settlements and oversee vendor activities related to host country payroll, withholding, and expatriate tax receivables-including reconciliation, collection, and remittance. You will research compensation discrepancies, determine appropriate resolutions, and communicate those decisions to the tax assistance firm while delivering outstanding customer service and taking full ownership of assignments through to closure. Your responsibilities also include recommending process improvement, automation (RPA), and technology enablement initiatives; maintaining and updating the authorization list for tax services; and ensuring proactive, timely communication of U.S. and foreign tax obligations in line with corporate policies. Additionally, you will recommend enhancements to corporate policies and international tax procedures to minimize financial and compliance risk, strengthen internal controls and governance, and collaborate with Global Mobility leadership, HRIS, payroll, finance, business areas, and external vendors to optimize system integrations and data flows.
Desired skills
International business experience
Experience in performing financial analysis and building reporting dashboards
Familiarity with RPA tools, tax technology platforms, or mobility management systems
Experience living or working overseas
Payroll experience (domestic and/or international)
Accounting background
CPA or EA credential is a plus
Prior work experience with the Big 4 accounting firm(s) is a plus
Prior Global Mobility experience is a plus
Employee will be required to telework responsibly.
Basic Qualifications
Outstanding customer service orientation (responsive and ownership of assignments to closure)
5+years of experience in global mobility tax, expatriate tax, or international individual income tax
Demonstrated ability to handle complex tax equalization and expatriate tax matters
Individual income tax preparation experience
Meticulous with numbers, Attention to Detail
Experience in improving or transforming tax or payroll processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel and computer skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis functions)
Ability to work in a fast paced, matrixed environment
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.