The posting
Job Description
The Tax Coordinator will be part of the Global Tax organization and will be responsible for the management of all tax information required to enable the US Compliance team based in New York to deliver on day-to-day tax related activities. The role also provides administrative support to senior leaders in the tax department. This position is an excellent entry level role for an aspiring finance professional who is seeking to learn and grow their skills for future career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
Provides administrative support to four B50+ VPs in calendar management, trip planning and TEV submissions. As well as other VP leaders in the department on an adhoc basis for any critical activities as noted.
• Coordination of all tax information requests needed for return and quarterly tax calculations.
• Management of Income tax notices
• Process, report, and reconcile all income tax payments
• Responsible for Amex tax return mailings and all associated documentation.
• Responsible for reporting of quarterly SOX inventory listing and assurance that files are compliant
• Management of tax residency certificates
• Responsible for maintaining the tax transaction logs
• Liaison with third party service providers for AmEx annual report filings as well as Personal Property tax
• Assist with entity tax classification applications
• Management of the compliance tax calendar
• Review and redistribute incoming tax electronic correspondence to appropriate internal parties
• Prepare onboarding documentation such as IRS Forms W-8, W-9, and tax residence certifications
• Liaise with tax authority representatives regarding information reporting-related notices
• Obtain tax return transcripts and reconcile transcripts against tax returns
• Management of legal entity tracker
• Attend tax advisory meetings and take notes as required
• Assist in ad hoc project support as required across Global Tax
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in an evolving AI enabled environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates commitment to quality and accuracy
- Comfortable proposing new ideas that can create efficiencies
- Works well in a changing environment and with tight deadlines
- Team Player who is able to collaborate well and foster working relationships
- Possess desire to learn new skills
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About Us
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
