Senior Tax Accountant, International Tax Compliance

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.
 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Responsible for reviewing and analyzing income tax reporting for all Sony Corporation of America foreign subsidiaries. This will include: maintaining IAS 12 tax packages; training of affiliates worldwide; required consolidation of deferred tax assets and liabilities; monthly updates, forecast and budgets. Maintain tax basis, as well as earnings and profits calculations for these foreign subsidiaries. Prepare and organize income tax reporting forms for foreign subsidiaries as required for filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Perform research on international tax issues.

This is a Hybrid opportunity requiring 3-4 days onsite in our NYC office. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in review and analysis of foreign income tax provision reporting for all foreign subsidiaries in the Sony Corporation of America consolidated group (including subsidiaries in foreign joint ventures)

• Assist in reviewing updates of pre-tax income/income tax for tax budgets, forecast and forecast updates for all foreign subsidiaries.

• Prepare income tax returns as required by the Internal Revenue Service (5471, 5472, 5713, 8858, 8865 & 1120F).

• Prepare and maintain the earnings and profits, tax pools and tax basis for all foreign subsidiaries.

• Calculate foreign income inclusions as required by the Internal Revenue Code [Subpart F] and tested income or loss for GILTI and 163j analysis.

• Prepare foreign tax credit analysis for the Sony Corporation of America consolidated group (Form 1118).

• Perform International compliance research as required.

• Prepare and maintain documentation required to obtain royalty/dividend/interest w/h tax rates under treaties between the U.S and foreign countries. Includes obtaining tax certifications from the IRS.

QUALIFICATION FOR POSITION

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s degree in taxation, or equivalent experience is desired

• A minimum 5 years of experience, including 2 years of- recent International Tax Experience in Public Accounting and/or Private Industry

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, high degree of accuracy and self review and ability to meet deadlines in a time sensitive environment

• Working knowledge of MS Office, tax return software and experience with technology and process improvement solutions a plus.

• Must be eligible to work unrestricted in the USA

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”. 

Benefits:    

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.   

 What we offer you: 

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits 

• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs   

• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children  

• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance  

• Short-term & long-term disability plans   

• Paid parental and caregiver leave   

• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match which vests immediately  

• Education assistance and student loan programs