Tax Associate at A24

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax reporting, Tax compliance, Partnership taxation, Corporate taxation, Sales tax compliance, Account reconciliation, Financial statement disclosure, Tax research, Process improvement, Excel, Avalara, Vertex, TaxJar, Time management, Organizational skills, Communication skills

Industry

Performing Arts

Description

A24 is seeking a Tax Associate to work within the Accounting Team and assist with all tax related matters. You will be responsible for liaising with external tax consultants and return preparers to ensure local, state, federal and international tax issues are being handled accurately and efficiently, as well as working with A24's internal team to anticipate any areas of new tax exposure and help ensure A24 is run in a tax-efficient manner. You will also assist in monitoring current and impending changes to tax laws and regulations and help to implement appropriate updates to policies and strategies. Additionally, you will assist in driving efficiencies through continual evaluation of our systems and business processes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with partnership and corporate taxation from a planning, compliance, and reporting perspective Provide relevant company details to third party preparers of US local, state, federal and international income tax returns and other business tax related filings Assist with the ongoing sales tax compliance process for both physical and digital goods Maintain the tax calendar to ensure timely payments and filings; implement automated tracking solutions in the future Assist with the monthly and quarterly close process through tax-related account reconciliations and analysis, including deferred tax reconciliations and proofs Assist with the tax footnote and other related tax disclosures for the consolidated financial statements Work with various business functions to anticipate, review and manage tax considerations related to topics including: Investment in film accounting and IRC Sections 181, 168(k) Global entity structure analysis, including tax election tracking and formation/dissolution considerations International sales and distribution, including withholding tax analysis of expansion into new foreign markets Marketing, PR and Brand Strategy to identify potential tax exposure from new initiatives Film & TV production, including state, local and foreign tax incentives Compile research and assist in the evaluation of opportunities for tax process improvement and tax efficiency Help to monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments Explore technical solutions for data retrieval, tax form preparation, and compliance checks Requirements and Qualifications 3+ years of tax reporting and compliance experience with large public accounting firm and/or large public company tax department; Film/TV industry experience is a plus Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field US CPA is required Ability to perform independent research and documentation of tax positions Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, from clerical staff to executives, and manage relationships with external tax advisers and third parties Demonstrated experience implementing technical solutions to manual processes Motivated self-starter skilled in multitasking, time management, and strong organizational skills Experience implementing new systems or sales tax engines (Avalara, Vertex, TaxJar), a plus Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills Humble, diligent and resourceful We are looking for diverse perspectives. A24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all kinds of candidates. Our target salary range for this role is between $90,000 to $110,000. We do not use formal job titles internally and similarly named positions may have different compensation levels. Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components, competitive healthcare, as well as other employee benefits. A24 is an acclaimed global entertainment company known for producing and distributing films, television series, documentaries, music, publishing, and consumer products. Established in New York in 2012, A24 has cultivated a library of over 150 films and 50 TV series, earning critical and commercial acclaim with more than 21 Oscars, 20 Golden Globes, and 18 Emmys. Renowned for groundbreaking hits like Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Uncut Gems, as well as television successes such as Euphoria, Beef, and Ramy, A24 has developed a passionate fanbase and expanded into ventures like Half Magic and the Cherry Lane Theater. Upcoming projects include Death of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, Backrooms from Kane Parsons and more.

Responsibilities

The Tax Associate will manage tax compliance, reporting, and planning while liaising with external consultants to ensure accurate local, state, federal, and international tax filings. They will also assist in the monthly close process, maintain tax calendars, and implement process improvements to drive tax efficiency.