Tax Administration Coordinator

Job description

Country: United States
Job Function: Accounting & Finance

State / Province: Oregon
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Portland
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose

The overall objective of Group Taxes is to create value for the global enterprise, business units and shareholders by maximizing corporate profitability through minimizing overall tax burden while executing and directing compliance to conform with all legal frameworks in preserving the Company’s reputation and integrity.

Overall Relevance for the Organization

· Assist/support team ensuring compliance with tax laws of the US and all sub-jurisdictions in which the adidas Group has operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Support team of tax professionals, setting up files, maintaining the file room, ordering supplies, sending invoices for payment and tracking the payment against the budget, answering phones, etc.
· Process high-volume, time-sensitive tax filings (quarterly and annual), including copying returns, gathering supporting documents, obtaining check requests, preparing certified mailings and maintaining tax return files
· Prepare basic tax forms (training will be provided) and enter information in tax preparation software
· Prepare various tax forms and/or filings (such as F8802, F720, F5713, F5472 information, 10425 FBAR, residency certificates, etc.) as part of tax compliance requirements and/or business support
· Effectively communicate with the tax team, other departments and external parties
· Approach work proactively, looking for ways to improve current processes and anticipating the needs of the team
· Adapt and modify working methods for day-to-day processes and systems
· Work to achieve objects and deliver results with a short term, operational focus as part of the department targets
· Manage cost centers and support cost center manager in all financial tasks (e.g. investment and recruitment requests, cost recharges, etc.)

Key Relationships

· Professional demeanor with ability to work well with the tax team and other colleagues throughout the adidas organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, with ability to learn new systems easily
· Organized and detail-oriented
· Ability to multi-task and meet hard deadlines
· Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

· University degree
· 3-5 years of experience with a multinational corporation