U.S. Tax Manager

U.S. Tax Manager Full-time Compensation: up to USD 120000 - yearly Company Description We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

The Tax Manager, U.S. Federal Income Tax, is responsible for assisting with the Company's U.S. federal income tax planning, global tax provision under ASC 740, U.S. federal income tax, excise tax, and withholding tax compliance, including tax payments, and related audit defense. The Tax Manager partners closely with Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Global Technology, external advisors, and other members of the Tax Department to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance while supporting strategic business initiatives, such as acquisitions. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Operations, this position also supports continuous process improvements through the use of technology, such as AI, developing, automating, and maintaining tax and financial models, and implementing and maintaining tax provision software. The U.S. Tax Manager will join a world-class tax department providing business and technical advice, strategy, training, and guidance on tax issues throughout the global network that is Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Expeditors”), a publicly traded Fortune 500 company (NYSE: EXPD) based in Bellevue, Washington. The successful candidate will also work with the VP, Global Tax, on strategic projects, executive presentations and reports for the CFO and the Board of Directors, and manage professional fees forecasts on a monthly basis.

Income Tax Provision (ASC 740) Manage the quarterly and annual global tax provision process Prepare and review current and deferred federal tax calculations Analyze permanent and temporary differences and maintain supporting tax basis schedules Calculate and document effective tax rate reconciliations Prepare deferred tax asset and liability analysis Assess and document the realizability of deferred tax assets, including valuation allowance considerations, and the need for uncertain tax positions Preparation or review of tax-related journal entries Prepare financial statement tax disclosures Periodically refresh internal controls for income taxes and maintain quarterly SOX-compliant documentation Monitor changes in ASC 740 tax accounting rules Federal Income Tax Compliance Manage the preparation, review, and filing of federal income, withholding, and excise tax returns Calculate and coordinate estimated tax payments, extensions, and return filings Review workpapers and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness Monitor changes in federal income tax legislation, regulations, and case law to evaluate impacts to the Company Manage return-to-provision adjustments and tax account reconciliations