Job Description
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.
About the team
FIS empowers small to large retirement plan providers around the globe with a comprehensive, integrated suite of retirement solutions. Our industry-leading offering includes an extensive selection of technology and services. From record keeping technology and plan administration and compliance solutions, to financial wellness that supports all aspects of retirement services business and positions our clients for future growth. We are looking for a talented resource, who is comfortable working multiple appropriately prioritized issues and/or projects at a time. One who desires to be a part of this global dynamic retirement technology team where they will grow personally, technically and professionally.
What you will be doing
As an Associate Tax Analyst you will, with minimal guidance, complete day-to-day tax activities in accordance with tax guidelines, including preparing and maintaining tax records, returns, and reports. Perform reviews to ensure tax filing compliance with the organization's policies and IRS regulations on information reporting and withholding.

• Summarizes findings and collaborates with senior staff and the business units in developing plans for remediating tax reporting and filing deficiencies and oversees the remediation status/progress.
• Partners with tax analysts and managers to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and manage business performance.
• Acts as the liaison between reporting vendors and lines of businesses and ensures those businesses are reporting proper tax information.
• Provides less experienced staff with direction and training sufficient to meet the needs of the Tax Compliance Program.
• Prepares, reviews and files various reports for federal, state and local reporting as well as other areas of tax compliance (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Maintains current knowledge of tax laws, updates and revisions and informs management of issues affecting FIS.
• Reviews proposals for tax implications and recommends actions that meet business plans while managing tax liability.
• Investigates and reconciles discrepancies.
• Reconciles any year-end balances and recover any tax overpayments.
• Requests refunds for dual taxation, incorrect assessment and exempt property.
• Assists with tax audits.
• Monitors internal reporting software database for integrity and maintenance.
• Other related duties assigned as needed

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. Remain knowledgeable on current tax regulations.
• Typically requires up to three years professional tax experience filing returns in multi-state locations.
• Good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as well as company accounting policies, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of federal, state and local income, use and sales tax concepts, practices and procedures for multiple entities in multiple jurisdictions
• Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Ability to analyze and solve problems using learned techniques and tools
• Analytical and statistical examination skills
• Ability to understand and apply learned concepts
• Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish work to ensure critical deadlines are met
• Ability to create spreadsheets and demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and public

What we offer you

• A competitive salary and benefits
• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
• Time to support charities and give back in your community

Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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