International Tax Specialist | Tampa, FL

Job Description

This position will report to the Senior Tax Manager and collaborate with the foreign finance group across Latin America. The role is responsible for preparing tax returns and coordinating other tasks related to the tax department with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and timely file all federal, state, and local tax returns for multiple foreign jurisdictions.
• Responsible for tax accounting routines, including journal entries and ending balances tied to the returns.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions using OneSource for foreign entities.
• Handle VAT and withholding tax determination.
• Coordinate and support the determination of annual tax returns.
• Collaborate and coordinate with external partners on documenting tax positions and responding to tax inquiries.
• Prepare and document intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with domestic tax rules.
• Prepare documentation for the transfer pricing report and CbC for Latin American jurisdictions.
• Collaborate on profitability analysis and prepare documentation that adheres to local legislation.
• Proactively seek to streamline compliance processes and create efficiencies through automation.
• Identify potential tax compliance opportunities, perform research, and make recommendations to prevent and resolve tax issues.
• Learn the organization's business and culture and contribute to problem resolution when issues are identified.
• Collaborate on technology implementation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency in tax compliance routines.
• Build a strong network across global tax, finance, customs, treasury, and legal departments.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws that could impact operations.

Qualifications to Apply:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in public accounting and/or a multinational company with experience working in Latin America.
• Knowledge of OneSource Tax Provision, Tax Stream, Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, and SAP.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• Technical skills in accounting and tax return preparation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and a self-learner.
• Ability to navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.

Work Environment

The role requires being on-site 50% of the time, with a possibility of more on-site presence early on. The work hours are during the first shift.