Tax Associate

Specialist-Tax Accounting

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Job Description:

Collaborating with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make this Role

As a Tax Accounting Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. This role supports direct tax accounting activities for business units across the US and all other regions (OUS). The position works closely with the Global Tax organization of a US based multinational corporation, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant tax-related accounting and reporting. The role will require flexibility to work in various time zones.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Preparing and reviewing tax accounting entries, performing tax-related account reconciliations, and completing required tax accounting adjustments to support accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintaining the accuracy of tax balances in the general ledger and supporting compliance with global accounting standards, tax policies, and reporting requirements. 
• Collaborating with regional tax and finance teams to exchange relevant tax information and documentation, resolve issues, support audit activities, and assist with global tax reporting, including preparing supporting schedules for U.S. and non-U.S. entities. 
• Calculating, reviewing, and validating withholding tax obligations on cross-border payments while ensuring timely and accurate filings, payments, and reporting across global jurisdictions. 
• Supporting standardization, automation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives within tax and accounting processes.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 4-8 years of work experience in tax accounting or general ledger accounting
• Strong understanding of record to report processes and tax accounting under US GAAP
• Ability to work effectively in a global, virtual, and cross-functional environment with strong analytical skills and attention to detail

 Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in shared service centers & exposure to global tax reporting processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Continuous improvement mindset; Lean or Six Sigma experience is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Work Location: Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka), Hybrid Mode

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Experience Level

Senior Level