Assistant Tax Accountant: Mitsui USA

Company Name: Mitsui USA
Job Category : Accounting/Finance
Location : New York, NY
Position Type : Full-Time, Employee
Experience : 1-2 Years Experience
Desired Education Level : Bachelor of Science
Date Posted December 16, 2008

Mitsui USA is the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a diversified global trading, investment and service enterprise headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Mitsui & Co. maintains a global network of 160 offices in 69 countries and has 565 group companies and associated companies worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Tax Accountant will be responsible for routine tax and accounting calculations and reconciliations, processing or compiling financial data or records according to standard procedures and methods for use in preparing tax returns, calculating and processing tax payments, and responding to tax audits. This is an entry level position that requires basic understanding of tax and accounting concepts. This position works under close supervision.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares worksheets by performing simple calculations and summarizing data for various items in preparation of tax returns.

2. Assists in the data input, data verification and report generation using the tax return and other software (i.e. SAP).

3. Assists in the preparation of the annual Fixed Asset report; assists in the compilation of the required data, and completes the calculations and reports.

4. Meets with business and logistical department staff to collect data necessary for use in tax returns, tax audits or in preparing material to respond to tax questions.

5. Prepares simple tax returns (i.e. Sales and Use Tax Return) and other miscellaneous tax and accounting reports under close supervision.

6. Checks for completeness and mathematical accuracy of repetitive accounting documents.

7. When all documentation and record-keeping is complete and has been checked by supervisor, incumbent copies documents for use by Tax Department Staff.

8. Prepares billings, payments and accruals with regard to affiliates, vendors and tax authorities, etc., under the manager's supervision. Keeps track of these logs and accounts as directed by the manager.

9. Researches and checks classifications of invoices or other documentation. Reviews, types and/or files vouchers, invoices and journals.

10. Retrieves documents necessary for use by staff from files in storage or department files.

11. Responsible for standard office procedures, including picking up mail, ordering office supplies, photocopying documents and sending faxes for the department.

12. Performs any miscellaneous duties assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Knowledge Areas:
Knowledge of basic tax and accounting concepts.

Technical / Communication Skills:
Requires knowledge of the operation of a PC and software packages, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Familiarity with Insource is highly preferred.
Should possess the ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment.

Experience:
Minimum one (1) year of experience or a combination of training and experience which indicates the ability to do the job.

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