Tax Accountant

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Are you a skilled Tax Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic and supportive environment? Look no further!

AECOM Finance is a close-knit team of finance professionals based in Madrid, with additional support from our global finance teams. We're on the lookout for a talented Tax Accountant to join us in Madrid and make a real impact.

About the Role:

As a Tax Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in our finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. Your responsibilities will include a variety of finance-related tasks, such as preparing financial records, integrating Joint Ventures when needed, computing taxes, and preparing tax returns. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely Preparation: Ensure local statutory accounts and tax returns are prepared on time.
• JV Integration: Integrate Joint Ventures into Oracle and present detailed reports on the company's JV situation to senior management.
• Tax Returns: Prepare federal, state, local, and international tax returns.
• Tax Strategies: Develop strategies to optimize tax obligations and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze and review financial data to identify tax savings and opportunities.
• Research: Conduct research on tax laws and regulations, staying updated on changes and developments.
• Collaboration: Work with internal and external auditors during financial and tax audits.
• Advisory Role: Maintain relationships with external advisors and advise managers on the impact of new laws on tax liabilities.
• Best Practices: Develop and implement best practices for tax and accounting processes and procedures.

What We Offer:

• Supportive Team: Join a friendly and collaborative team that values your contributions.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• Flexible Working Options: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
• Global Exposure: Work with professionals from around the world.
• Competitive Compensation package.

Why join us?

At AECOM we believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where your skills and ideas are valued. If you're passionate about tax accounting and eager to take on new challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; a Master's in Taxation is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in a similar role, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Technical Skills: Experience reporting under US GAAP and proficiency with Oracle and SAGE50.
• Language Skills: Fluent in both English and Spanish, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Personal Attributes: Autonomy, accountability, and a proactive approach to work.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.