Tax Accountant

 

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Job Description

The Fund Administration practice of U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (USBGFS) provides value-added services to a robust and rapidly growing client base, which includes mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, offshore funds and other investment companies. 
 
In today’s complex, dynamic legal and regulatory environment, clients demand to be serviced by tax professionals who understand the industry, investments and client goals.  USBGFS tax professionals are trusted advisors to clients and accounting firms to develop and implement innovative tax planning solutions that optimize tax strategies and positions, as well as identify and mitigate risk. 
 
The Tax Analyst works as part of a diverse team that supports our clients as well as being invested in your career growth.  As an integral part of the team, you are responsible for providing value-added services to investment companies and investment advisors.   As part of our duties as trusted advisors, our team members work collaboratively internally with in the firm, our clients, mid-sized, regional, and Big 4 accounting firms.  Through our in-house internal training program and mentorship, you will be supported in your role as you progress in your career here.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Research tax technical and Financial Reporting guidance and requirements. 

• Prepare IRS Forms 1120-RIC, 8613, 1065 and Schedule K-1s along with any required state and local tax Forms.  Coordinate the distribution of necessary tax forms and supporting schedules to investors/partners.   

• Prepare mutual fund taxable income calculations, including book-to-tax differences for fiscal and excise tax purposes, in addition (i.e. wash sales, 1256 adjustments, §988 adjustments, PFIC adjustments and others) and arrive at taxable income for hedge funds and investment partnerships.   

• Assist in the preparation of Forms of Form 1099-MISC.   

• Prepare income and capital gain/loss estimates, including book-to-tax differences as requested by client 

• Prepare dividend distribution calculations. 

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
- One to two years of related work experiencePreferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting degree preferred.  

• CPA certification or candidate a plus. 

• General understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles in investment management industry a plus. 

• Flexibility with work hours as required in supporting the clients’ needs. 

• Demonstrates ethics and integrity, adhering to USBGFS’ core values and holds others accountable for upholding ethics and values. 

• Is a team-oriented professional, interacting collaboratively with team members and others throughout the organization. 

• Shows initiative, including eagerness to work on projects, with the ability to communicate with all people at all levels.  

• Produces high-quality work that is accurate and thorough, with attention to detail. 

• Demonstrates effective work habits and strong organizational skills by prioritizing and planning, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing client priorities and regulatory requirements. 

• Shows a commitment to learning through professional development and growth, continually expanding their knowledge base and expertise in their practice area. 

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel  

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial s