Job Description

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

Sony Corporation of America is seeking an individual with experience in State Tax to support our global tax department in New York City, NYThe TaxAccountantwillassistwithall elementsofvarious indirectstate tax compliance, reporting,andauditsprocesses. This position will report toManagerof State and Local Taxes. 

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare700businesspersonal propertyreturnsfor 39 reportable states covering over 200 variousjurisdictions

• Log and review over400property taxassessment notices,500 property tax bills, and any open appeals

• Preparequarterly and annualized NY commercial rent tax returns, billboard and signage familiarity preferred

• Preparevarious other state and local tax returnsincludingSan Francisco gross receipts/homeless tax,annual reports, and Delaware Franchise Tax

• Administer and oversee data related to the formation,dissolutionand ownership structureof legal entities within the tax group

• Assistwith training of affiliates worldwide, interact with accounting, finance,andoperating business unit teams

• Maintainthe tax department’s compliancecalendar

• Keep current on state legislative changes and developments

• Facilitate and champion process improvement initiatives within the taxgroupto enhance efficiency through theintroductionof innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groups

• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATION FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include: 

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Taxationor equivalent experiencerequired

• Aminimum of1-2years of experienceofpublicaccounting and/orcorporatetax experience from a large corporation. Entertainment industry experience preferred.

• Excellentverbal and written communication skills, high degree of accuracy andself-review, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline driven dynamic environment 

• Proficient withMS Officeand automationsolutions a plus.

• Must be eligible to work unrestricted in the USA

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 regularemployees 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 coveragewith coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Employeeassistanceplan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits 

• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoptionassistanceprograms   

• 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 to12 weeksof paid parental and caregiver leave   

• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting 

• Educationassistanceand student loan programs    

Other Programs:  

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules

• 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 discountson 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 $90,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 7%.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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any 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 careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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