The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

Tax, Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance, Associate, Dallas

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
  • 2-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in Financial Services
  • Strong interest in technology solutions and data analysis
  • Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in Excel, with familiarity in BI tools like Alteryx and Tableau

Responsibilities

  • Prepare or review income tax forms for the firm's investing and lending businesses
  • Prepare tax provision for investing and lending operations
  • Support tax planning and audits throughout the year
  • Liaise with external tax preparers to collect K-1 information for tax returns
  • Collaborate within Tax and across other divisions to leverage technology solutions
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements using technology best practices

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental engagement
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • Access to advanced technology tools and systems
  • Exposure to diverse financial services operations
  • Chance to contribute to meaningful process improvements in an innovative firm
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Tax department is seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in US federal and international tax compliance and accounting including familiarity with forms 5471, 8865, 8858, 1118, etc. Tax provision under US GAAP as well as support for tax planning and audits will also be primary responsibilities. In addition, candidate will be tasked with improving the process of gathering and analyzing data for tax reporting. Strong use of technology tools and systems are required. This role will entail coordination within Tax, and across Finance, Engineering, Controllers and Operations divisions for requirements gathering, development, testing and execution. Project management and communication skills are also critical to the role.

Our Tax Accounting teams partner with revenue divisions all across the firm to ensure that taxable transactions have been reported timely and accurately, so that risk to the firm is reduced.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare or review income tax forms related to firm's investing and lending businesses including 1120, 1065, 5471, 8865, etc.
  • Prepare tax provision for investing and lending businesses
  • Provide planning and audit support throughout the year
  • Liaise with external tax preparers to gather K-1 info to incorporate into firm's tax return
  • Work with Tax, Finance Controllers, Engineering, business units, and outside consultants to leverage technology solutions for the Tax department
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and application of technology "best practices"

Requirements/Experience/Education:
  • Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Information Systems, or related)
  • 2-5 years relevant work experience, Financial Services industry helpful
  • Strong interest and aptitude for technology solutions, including analyzing new business and data requirements
  • Self-motivated, with strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills

Technical and General Knowledge:
  • Strong tax accounting and reporting experience
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex data processes and workflows in order to develop new solutions
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Familiarity with Alteryx, Tableau, MS Excel Power Query/Pivot, or other BI tools to perform analysis and reconciliations
  • Project Management and Business Analysis aptitude

About The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. provides investment banking, securities, and investment management services, as well as financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. Its Investment Banking segment offers financial advisory services, including advisory assignments concerning mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense, risk management, and restructurings and spin-offs; and underwriting services comprising public offerings and private placements of a range of securities, loans, and other financial instruments, and derivative transactions. The company’s Institutional Client Services segment provides client execution services, such as fixed income, currency, and commodities client execution related to making markets in interest rate products, credit products, mortgages, currencies, and commodities; and equities related to making markets in equity products, as well as executes and clears institutional client transactions on stock, options, and futures exchanges. This segment also engages in the securities services business providing financing, securities lending, and other brokerage services to institutional clients, including hedge funds, mutual funds, pension funds, and foundations. Its Investing and Lending segment originates longer-term loans; and invests in debt securities, loans, public and private equity securities, real estate, consolidated investment entities, distressed assets, currencies, commodities, and power generation facilities. The company’s investment management segment provides investment products and services, as well as offers wealth advisory services, including portfolio management and financial counseling, and brokerage and other transaction services.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Careers

Join the prestigious team at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a global leader in finance and investments, and propel your career to new heights. Our firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership in the financial sector.

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Learn more about The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Size
45,100 employees
Market Cap
$115.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.4 billion
Founded
1869
5 Year Trend
+11.3%
Revenue
$53.4 billion
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