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EY Tax Experienced Staff - Financial Services - Customer Tax Operations and Reporting - EDGE in Topeka, Kansas
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
This position can be anywhere in the country.
EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management and Insurance. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing, and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!
The opportunity
When you join EY EDGE, you’ll be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge, skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives. You will learn, grow and contribute — building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes with producing high-quality, valued work and advice.
Your key responsibilities
You’re likely to spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks, supporting client engagements by participating in day-to-day interactions with team members, providing a quality work product and driving delivery of services to meet deadlines. You will support the Customer Tax Operations practice with the preparation and delivery of tax information reporting (1099/1042-S/8804), FATCA/CRS reporting, tax withholding certificate validation (Forms W-8/9) and related withholding and reporting reconcilations for engagements with banks, wealth and asset management firms and insurance companies. You’ll be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.
Skills and attributes for success
Timely, efficient and accurate support of the production of information reporting in a volume-driven environment within deadline-driven time frames established by governmental agencies and as dictated by the performance standards set forth by the practice’s clients
Balancing time between multiple projects and responsibilities, working with multiple engagement teams to serve multiple clients
Understanding of tax withholding certificates (Forms W-8/W-9) and FATCA/CRS Self Certification forms as well as information returns, including the data and information that’s required on the forms or information return for accuracy in tax reporting.
Understanding of vendor and client systems that support an tax operations function.
Analyzing bridged customer data and transaction information to identify potential errors and omissions and applying knowledge of basic tax concepts to make decisions and take action to modify tax reporting coding or reporting pertaining transactions and income to support accuracy in tax reporting
Managing internal and external communications, including requesting and documenting receipt of client authorizations and instructions, as well as other correspondence that is material to the tax compliance process using the tax software, basic software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, and proprietary client collaboration tools
Communicating with client tax liaisons, tax compliance teams and other stakeholders to gather required information, and obtain instruction or authorization necessary for timely, accurate production of tax information reporting.
Support billing and collections for tax compliance and related services
Assist engagement team with reconciliation of customer demographic date, transaction data and tax information returns to achieve complete, accurate and timely filing of those returns; including identifying and resolving reconciliation discrepancies
Routinely communicating with immediate supervisor and colleagues to obtain guidance and instruction pertaining to performance of work, provide updates on status of work, and discuss recommendations concerning correction of data issues to support accuracy and consistency in tax reporting
To qualify for the role, you must have
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience (Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent degree preferred)
1–2 years of experience
Proficient in basic computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn other software applications
Working knowledge of 1099/1042-S reporting systems
Working knowledge of tax compliance and information reporting rules
Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, and assist with a variety of projects of varying degrees of complexity
Leverage knowledge gained through education and on-the-job experience as well internal and external training and coaching to perform essential functions of the job
Assist with training less experienced team members on administrative tasks and tasks supporting the tax compliance process
Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Ability to follow a standardized process and ask questions when needed
Prioritization of assignments to achieve appropriate workflow and timely production of client deliverables
Commit to periodic travel (5%–10%)
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience in a professional services environment
A proven record in information reporting and withholding tax laws and concepts required to prepare US federal and state information and withholding tax returns
Experience with tax withholding validation and complete tax withholding certificates
Experience with FATCA/CRS reporting templates
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members
A proficiency in trust tax software
What we look for
We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $58,300 to $96,400. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $70,100 to $109,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
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