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About EAB

At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve.

At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards.

For more information, visit our Careers page.  

The Role in Brief:

Tax Accountant

EAB is seeking a self-motivated Tax Accountant interested in collaborating with the Director of Tax Accounting to maintain a dynamic and forward-looking tax team.  The Tax Accountant will report directly to the Director of Tax Accounting, and will be engaged in a wide range of corporate tax compliance and internal projects.  This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional to gain valuable experience in many direct and indirect tax regimes, spanning domestic and foreign jurisdictions.  In addition to assisting with tax compliance and provision projects, this role will provide timely and critical feedback to the sales, legal and other departments.  As EAB Global is a fast-growing international company, the Tax Accountant will gain experience in mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate restructuring transactions. 

This position is located in Washington, DC. 

This position is listed as Tax Accountant and Senior Tax Accountant, and candidates are being considered across both levels for this position based on their experience. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and filing of federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns by providing necessary reports, reconciling filings to the general ledger, answering questions and collaborating with third-party advisors
• Prepare, file, and ensure the timely payment of sales and use tax returns, Value-Added tax (VAT) returns, Goods and Services tax (GST) returns, property tax returns, customs duties and excise tax returns
• Support the monthly sales and use tax accrual process by reviewing invoices to determine product or service taxability, and work with internal departments to maintain sales tax exemption certificates
• Prepare foreign withholding tax returns and inquiries, and assist other departments to comply with foreign withholding tax regimes
• Assist the Accounting Department’s monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes by preparing and reviewing tax accruals
• Support the preparation of tax provisions and prepare tax accounting reconciliations and journal entries
• Thoroughly document all tax team processes and decisions with policies and relevant carryforward notes
• Maintain tax records and relevant documentation
• Support the Director of Tax Accounting with managing all ongoing projects, including recurring tax calendar items and ad-hoc tax projects
• Respond to tax-related notices and internal requests, and assist with tax audits
• Assist with tax planning, tax expense forecasting and various other tax projects
• Meet domestic and foreign tax statutory deadlines by maintaining the tax calendar
• Research tax issues and stay current on tax law changes and regulations
• Collaborate with other departments and external advisors and consultants

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax statutes and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft excel, tax compliance and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and documentation
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ideal Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of experience in public accounting or on a corporate tax team
• Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to , please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation:

The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $69,000 to $74,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
• Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
• Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
• Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
• Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation 
• Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
• Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
• Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
• Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
• Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities

Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits.

This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard.

To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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