Title: North America Tax Analyst

Date: Aug 11, 2023

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Company: simsmetalm

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Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.

Principal Accountabilities

Assist with co-sourced corporate income tax return compliance including gathering and preparation of state apportionment work papers, preparation of state credit calculations, detailed review of state return drafts, and gathering any necessary additional information for compliance purposes
Prepare corporate state franchise tax returns and related calculations
Prepare quarterly estimated and extension payment calculations, including OH CAT and WA B&O calculations, and prepare related accounting journal entries
Review and reconcile fixed asset reports for all entities on a bi-annual basis, recommend tax updates as needed
Address and maintain all tax-related notices log, including developing responses to tax agency notices
Prepare personal property tax returns as assigned
Maintain and update physical locations of US entities
Assist with bi-annual tax provision process, including data gathering, work paper preparation on an as-needed basis such as state UTP, tracking and documenting state law changes, leading tax risk calls and documentation
Conduct tax research to support a tax position and/or document an issue with a resolution;
Assist with other compliance matters including BEA, FinCEN, annual SOS reports, etc.
Liaise with financial, treasury, legal, operational personnel, and external advisors to develop tax strategies and resolutions
Assist and support various income tax audits
Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Assist on special projects and support the business operations for any tax-related issue
Ad-hoc compliance-related projects such as assistance with accounting method changes, law changes, E&P calculations, etc.
Multi-disciplinary position will also support other tax work streams (as needed), including US international compliance, tax accounting, and transfer pricing functions;

Key Performance Indicator (KPIs)

Timely submission of accurately prepared tax calculations and work papers
Timely submission of tax returns and other tax filings to avoid penalties and interest
Employee development pertaining to new tax legislation and application to Sims

Experience / Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or related field from a four-year college or university, focus on taxation preferred
Accounting experience with a financial accounting system (i.e. SAP, SAI, Oracle, Hyperion)

Skills

Understands corporate income tax compliance and process
Basic knowledge of ASC740 accounting
Basic knowledge of Thomson Reuters Tax Provision (OTP)
Basic knowledge of BNA Tax Research software a plus
Able to analyze and review statutes, regulations, and case law and make appropriate recommendations to the business
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources
Detailed and deadline oriented, organized and able to deliver on timeliness
Proficiency in Microsoft office software, specifically Microsoft Excel
Highly motivated, strong work ethic, hardworking, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and being able to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management

Core Competencies

Safety
Effectively supervise team’s safety, solve simple problems in line with SHECS standards

Accept & Expect Accountability
Set and achieve challenging targets relevant to team and/or projects, monitor quality and accuracy of team’s work and ensure acceptable standard of quality

Inspire with Passion
Communicate well verbally and in writing, create accurate and punctual reports, share information and ideas with others, has good listening skills

Band Together
Prioritize tasks to meet clear deadlines, overcome obstacles, motivate and encourage others, promote mutual respect and supports inclusion, handle difficult people, apply clear and consistent performance standards, provide guidance to improve performance

Consistently Innovate
Break down problems into smaller components and responds, seek input from others to address root cause of issues, make timely decisions and communicate decisions to others, support and adapt to change, open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, handle pressure, show initiative, support continuous improvement programs

Planning & Project Management
Plan and complete tasks, goals and projects with short to medium-term impacts, keep own and team's work aligned with business goals, accountable for completion of own and team’s tasks and goals, keep information organized and accessible, work systematically and efficiently, manage resources efficiently, create contingency plans

Business & Job Knowledge
Understand own and team's duties and responsibilities, has necessary technical skills, has necessary job and product/market knowledge, keep job and product/market knowledge current, understand and communicate policies and procedures applicable to self and team

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Find Out More…
Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.
SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago