TAX ACCOUNTANT

Sony Corporation of America , located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan.

Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

To learn more : www.sony.com / en .

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing, reviewing and analyzing income tax reporting for all Sony Corporation of America foreign subsidiaries.

This will include : maintaining IAS 12 provision tax packages; training of affiliates worldwide; required consolidation of deferred tax assets and liabilities;

monthly updates, forecast and budgets. Maintain tax basis, as well as earnings and profits calculations for these foreign subsidiaries.

Prepare and organize income tax reporting forms for foreign subsidiaries as required for filing with the Internal Revenue Service.

Perform research on international tax issues.

This is a Hybrid opportunity requiring 3-4 days onsite in our NYC office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparation, review and analysis of foreign income tax provision reporting for all foreign subsidiaries in the Sony Corporation of America consolidated group (including subsidiaries in foreign joint ventures)
• Assist in reviewing updates of pre-tax income / income tax for tax budgets, forecast and forecast updates for all foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare income tax returns as required by the Internal Revenue Service (5471, 5472, 5713, 8858, 8865 & 1120F).
• Prepare and maintain the earnings and profits, tax pools and tax basis for all foreign subsidiaries.
• Calculate foreign income inclusions as required by the Internal Revenue Code Subpart F and tested income or loss for GILTI and 163j analysis.
• Perform International compliance research as required.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required to obtain royalty / dividend / interest w / h tax rates under treaties between the U.

S and foreign countries. Includes obtaining tax certifications from the IRS.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include :

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and / or Master's degree in taxation, or equivalent experience is desired
• A minimum of 1-2 years of International Tax Experience in Public Accounting and / or Private Industry. Internship experience may be considered.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, high degree of accuracy and self review and ability to meet deadlines in a time sensitive environment
• Working knowledge of MS Office, tax return software and experience with technology and process improvement solutions a plus.
• Must be eligible to work unrestricted in the USA

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony's purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Benefits :

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family's physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you :

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses / domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses / domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with v immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs :

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $80,000 to $88,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.

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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by mail to : Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

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While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter.

If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials.

If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.