Senior Tax Accountant

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.
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Job Description:

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.
A Brief Overview
This position will assist with the corporate tax compliance, tax planning, and tax accounting function for TriNet’s India-based subsidiary and supports the US corporate tax compliance and accounting function.
What you will do

• Preparation and review of consolidated federal, multi-state separate and unitary, and local corporate tax returns, related workpapers, extensions and estimated payments accurately and in accordance with internal deadlines
• Update and maintain the tax calendar encompassing all tax filings (forms, payments, returns, etc.) and ensure timely and accurate compliance with all tax deadlines
• Assist with preparing the information and analysis to accurately respond to Federal, State and Local jurisdictional notices and audit requests
• Assist with India tax compliance including return preparation and review as well as responding to notices from relevant taxing authorities
• Prepare indirect tax filing obligations such as: GST, property, sales and use tax returns
• Prepare monthly GL account analyses including reconciling income tax, property and sales tax accounts
• Research and summarize legislative and regulatory tax law developments/changes
• Assisting manager in responding to internal and external customers queries
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience, advanced degree preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of tax priniciples in addition to accounting and business procedures
• Ability to perform tax research and effectively communicate (written and verbal) income tax accounting and compliance issues
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Experience with RIA Checkpoint, OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Tax Provision, Oracle ERP and/or equivalent systems a plus
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities
• Knowledge of current accounting principles, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, research, and accounting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient knowledge of tax research and compliance resources and tools

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant preferred

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact India_Recruitment@Trinet.com to request such an accommodation