Company Description
About Adtalem Global Education
Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.
Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.
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Adtalem believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we can work flexibly. Depending on your location, this role may be hybrid or remote.
- HYBRID – If you reside within 50 miles of Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL this role is hybrid, requiring office presence three days a week (Tue, Wed, Thu), with the rest of the workweek spent working from home.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
This newly created position develops and participates in various tax initiatives and projects. This position is responsible for various non income taxes, tax reporting and documentation efforts, and ad hoc internal consulting. This position is involved with technology and process improvement initiatives. Overall, this is a sole-contributor role with occasional teaming with other tax department members on various projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage transaction tax (sales/use, VAT/GST) compliance, audits, tax exemptions, and reconcile account balances.
- Manage the annual research and development credit project.
- Manage IRS income and other federal tax audits and notices.
- Participates in the development, design and implementation of tax systems and technology as well as a global tax calendar.
- Oversees the filing of annual reports and works closely with the legal department to ensure that we provide updated and accurate information pertaining to officers and directors.
- Oversees the filing of business licenses for various campus and office locations and works closely with the payroll department and campus leaders to ensure compliance.
- Preparation of gross receipt tax returns and payments.
- Manage tax compliance for tax exempt organizations.
- Internal consulting related to student finance, payroll tax, unclaimed property and other ad hoc advice.
- Manage IRS information reporting.
- Manage BEPS requirements and documentation.
- Participates in meetings, serves on committees and special projects as assigned.
- Maintains memberships in tax professional groups in order to increase knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
- 5+ years related experience in a corporate income tax environment preferred
- Self-starter and resourceful attitude with minimal instruction needed to get things done – ability to take this newly created role and run with it.
- Have expertise in transaction tax including GST/VAT, multi-state sales & use tax, reporting, and filings.
- Have the ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
- Have the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Have excellent communication, analytical and research skills and willing to assist with different assignments among various tax workstreams.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Working knowledge of Vertex and/or Avalara software is a plus.
Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $68637.22 and $124230.14. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
