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Educational Testing Service Tax Accountant in Princeton, New Jersey
About ETS:
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.
Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.
The Tax Accountant works with various tax compliance, consulting and planning issues related to the organization and its subsidiaries (US and international) in the the preparation of ETS’s tax returns. The incumbent works closely with the Tax Managers to prepare ETS’s tax returns, accurately report all transactions from a compliance perspective, examine tax and data issues and periodically review transaction data for accuracy.
Support sales tax, VAT, income and franchise tax compliance, accounting, research and planning
Preparation of organization’s tax returns
Lead/coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual tax compliance reporting for ETS and ETS’s subsidiaries with tax and accounting compliance teams
Review corporate contracts for value added tax issues
Research legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting income tax matters for federal planning projects
Respond to tax inquiries from internal employees and departments
Maintain a current tax calendar
Assist in the preparation of the income tax provision and tax accruals
Perform analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts
Support tax initiatives and departmental projects
Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function
B.S. degree in Accounting required (tax emphasis preferred)
CPA preferred
2+ years of experience at the corporate or public level
High degree of analytical skills, creative thinking and independent judgement
An understanding of the tax concepts needed to prepare the Federal and State fiduciary tax return
Proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft accounting package
Experience with Vertex preferred.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills
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ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
ETS is mission driven and action oriented
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.