Tax Analyst

About Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer (MLS) is actively seeking a highly skilled Tax Analyst to bolster its tax compliance team. This pivotal role requires an individual with a strong background in partnership tax environments, ready to contribute to the League's financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities of the Tax Analyst

• Prepare, review, and coordinate tax work papers for submission to external service providers.
• Engage proactively with team members to gather necessary financial information for tax purposes.
• Conduct detailed reviews of work papers, tax extensions, and returns from service providers, closely monitoring progress on federal, state, and local tax processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual income and excise tax returns for specific states and international jurisdictions.
• Provide crucial support for international tax compliance issues concerning subsidiaries in Canada, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, alongside other cross-border tax matters.
• Assist in resolving open tax audits across all levels of government agencies.
• Contribute to the Form 1099 and Form 1042 compliance processes.
• Ensure meticulous compliance with foreign tax laws related to international payments and receipts from various business deals.
• Identify and implement opportunities for value creation and process improvements within the tax function.
• Collaborate effectively across the enterprise, responding to inquiries promptly.
• Participate in various special projects as opportunities arise.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA certification are required.
• A Master of Science in Taxation (MST) is desired.
• 1-3 years of recent experience gained within a public accounting tax practice.
• A solid understanding of tax research areas and comprehensive knowledge of partnership tax compliance and tax accounting is highly desired.
• Familiarity with State and Local Tax (SALT) compliance is also desired.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical abilities coupled with extraordinary attention to detail.
• A committed self-starter with the capability to work independently and drive initiatives.
• Aptitude for applying interpersonal performance management processes to lead projects and achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals, overcome obstacles, and plan for contingencies, embodying a passion and sense of urgency for reaching targets.
• Detailed self-assurance in reviewing one's own work against quality standards before submission.
• Unquestionable ethics, integrity, intellectual honesty, and sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering effective verbal and written communication in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Total Rewards & Benefits

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000, determined by individual qualifications, market conditions, and operational business needs. The comprehensive Total Rewards package is designed to attract, support, engage, and retain top talent. Benefits include extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Paid Time Off. MLS is dedicated to career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback mechanisms, and continuous educational opportunities.

The organization values in-person collaboration, requiring employees to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. Flexibility is also provided, allowing remote work on Fridays and up to two additional remote flex days per month.

Diversity & Inclusion at Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer is an proud equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. A diverse workforce is seen as a key strength for competing effectively in the marketplace. MLS provides equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided throughout the job application and interview process, for essential job functions, and other employment benefits and privileges. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact MLS directly.

Key skills/competency

• Tax Compliance
• Partnership Tax
• International Tax
• SALT Tax
• Financial Analysis
• Tax Accounting
• Audit Resolution
• Form 1099
• Form 1042
• Microsoft Excel