Tax Generalist Associate

Job Level: Associate Job Function: Governance & Assurance Location: Employment Type: Full Time Requisition ID: 8180 SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. Role Description The Tax Specialist will be responsible for state & local tax returns and other tax compliance matters for various entities within the SMBC group. Responsibility Prepare and file corporate state tax workpapers and returns, using OneSource software Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments Prepare quarterly state tax accruals Assist with managing state tax notices and resolving issues with the tax authorities Assist and provide support for state tax audits Collaborate with external tax advisors and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and drive strategic initiatives. Qualifications and Skills Minimum of 3/4 years of experience in tax, with a focus on tax and accounting Bachelor’s Degree, in accounting and/or finance is preferred Understanding of tax laws and regulations, ASC 740, and financial reporting under GAAP Ability to prepare tax returns using OneSource software Knowledge and experience in Alteryx and automation of tax provision/return preparation is a plus Additional Requirements SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [email protected]. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte