Tax And Compliance Administrator

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Tax And Compliance Administrator
The candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Controller and the Assistant Controller, and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of administrative and accounting duties in order to maintain accurate financial, tax and billing records and reports. Observes confidentiality of client and law office matters. Assists in preparation of financial analyses, budgets and reports. Supervises staff accountant and all related work including quarterly fixed asset compilation, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual sales and use tax required filings, and annual property tax returns. Completes quarterly and annual tax forms and payments to all applicable states. Completes annual state tax allocation for outside tax accountants. Conducts annual partner tax survey re: state filing preferences and completes an annual tax matrix of such data for outside tax accountants. Completes annual Outside Income and SEC survey for all attorneys and reconcile results for General Counsel. Reviews meals & entertainment, nondeductible dues, charitable contributions, and other nondeductible expense detail for inclusion in our annual book-to-tax reconciliation. Completes annual book- to-tax reconciliation for federal 1065. Reviews federal 1065 which is prepared by outside tax accountants. Responsible for distributing all K-1s including obtaining consent to distribute electronically where applicable. Responsible for maintaining relevant POA and other required documentation for partner inclusion in state composite filings. Reconciles partner tax withholdings with tax return payments annually. Manages the 1099 process for the firm (both incoming and outgoing). Responsible for filing unclaimed property reports for the firm to all applicable states. Responsible for researching state and local registrations and filing requirements for new jurisdictions as well as any international research based on attorney and staff travel. Reviews monthly special and independent contractor pay calculations. Completes annual insurance renewal (general and/or professional liability). Reviews monthly VEBA reconciliation and annual audit prep for this benefit plan. Reconciles monthly medical administrator invoice. Maintains and calculates partner retirement contributions (on-going maintenance as well as quarterly contributions). This includes traditional as well as Cash Balance Plan calculations. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge of accounting and financial management principles in order to provide financial reports at a level normally acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent; CPA or CPA candidate preferred. 10 years of progressively responsible public accounting or similar work experience. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff in person, by e-mail and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. Analytical skills necessary in order to conduct complex and detailed analysis on various accounting and tax problems.6. Work occasionally required a high level of mental effort when performing essential duties. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position. Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer, copiers, typewriter, facsimile, telephone and 10-key calculator.

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