Tax Senior - Federal Taxation

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. 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This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a great learning environment. We are looking for <strong>this role</strong>&nbsp;in India to support our US Tax team based in our New York Corporate Headquarters.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></span></p> <p>This role is a key player supporting the various tax compliance and reporting areas that are under the team’s responsibility.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Prepare Federal Tax Returns for US legal entities (Corporations, Partnerships, Foundations, etc.)</li> <li>Calculate book to tax differences (permanent and timing differences) for US legal entities.</li> <li>Assist with preparation of overall US consolidated tax return filing including forms, schedules, and elections.</li> <li>Assist with preparation and completion of year-end tax provision, US federal taxable income forecasts, and estimated tax payment calculations.</li> <li>Assist with tax planning &amp; transactional related assignments.</li> <li>Support Tax Directors and Senior Tax Managers with their daily projects and assignments.</li> <li>Oversee Tax Interns with their assignments and provide mentoring.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll need:</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Taxation.</li> <li>3+ years of experience into US Federal Taxation (US Corporations &amp; Partnership Firms returns)</li> <li>Experience in CorpTax tool is mandatory.</li> <li>Hybrid work arrangement with standard UK hours.</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of US domestic tax rules and tax reporting obligations relating to Form 1120 and related schedules and tax forms.</li> <li>Intermediate to advanced level tax preparation skills.</li> <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word &amp; PowerPoint.</li> <li>Strong problem solving and organizational skills; high level of attention to details.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Who you are:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>You're open<em>:</em> </strong>We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.</p> <p><strong>You're optimistic<em>:</em></strong> <span id="628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c" class="editor-module-hl-green-solid">We believe</span> in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.</p> <p><strong>You're extraordinary:</strong> we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What we'll give you:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Passionate, inspired people</strong> – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.</p> <p><strong>Scale and opportunity</strong> – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.</p> <p><strong>Challenging and stimulating work</strong> – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(236, 240, 241);">#LI-Hybrid&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. 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