Tax Specialist - ITOCHU International : Job Details

Summary:Support the Tax Division and ensure that ITOCHU International through its divisions, branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates are in compliance with all federal, state and local tax laws.Key Responsibility Areas:1. Assist in the gathering of information in preparation for ITOCHU International, Inc.'s separate company federal, state income & franchise tax returns for 30+ states to ensure accuracy and in providing proper supporting documentation.2. Assist in preparation of the quarterly and year end federal and state tax provisions. Compute and prepare payment vouchers and journal entries for the quarterly estimated federal and state tax payments. Maintain the general ledger tax accounts for federal and state taxes and record as necessary quarterly estimated tax payments received from subsidiaries.3. As necessary assist in the preparation of federal and combined / consolidated state tax returns to ensure they are accurate and supported with proper documentation and compliant with applicable state tax rules and regulations.4. Prepare as necessary all non-income tax returns such as withholding, commercial rent, sales & use, property, license and other miscellaneous reports/returns.5. Assist in gathering information of federal, state & local tax audits.6. Research as necessary federal, state & local tax matters for compliance and problem areas for III divisions, branches, subsidiaries and affiliates.7. Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required2. Pursuing a Master of Taxation degree highly desired3. Prior experience in tax along with an understanding in Accounting a plus