OUR COMPANY
EMERSON & PARTNER US TAX GMBH is a small well-established and successful US TAX CONSULTING FIRM in the City of Zurich/Switzerland. Besides our focus on individual US tax compliance, we are also involved in US reporting for foreign trusts and certain foreign corporations and helping banks with clients who have US estate tax issues. Our clients are located in Switzerland and other European cities and we take pride in maintaining high client service standards. To our international team of employees we provide a flexible and challenging working environment, where hands-on approach and teamwork is appreciated. Your work/life balance is important to us and we foster growth and career advancement. Please consult our website www.emersontax.com for more information.
OPEN POSITION
We are currently looking for an additional experienced US INDIVIDUAL EXPAT TAX PREPARER. The candidate needs to have worked at least 2 - 3 years in an US individual tax compliance function with one of the Big 4 accounting firms in the US, Canada or Europe, actually preparing the return and handling issues for US clients living abroad. We offer an exciting position in Zurich/Switzerland with lots of responsibilities and independent and challenging work. The position involves understanding local Swiss tax returns and working on a variety of US tax issues, including Federal and State tax compliance for individual US citizens and green card holders, as well as for beneficiaries of foreign trusts. After an appropriate introduction period to get up to speed on local expat and Swiss tax issues you will be joining our managers to meet with new and existing clients, discuss their situations and prepare their tax returns.
OUR REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGES: Native English speaker or absolutely fluent in English, German knowledge would be very helpful. You will be expected to follow German language courses.
NATIONALITIES: Swiss/EU or US/Canadian nationals preferred due to certain Swiss work permit restrictions
SOFTWARE: Proficient Excel knowledge, office applications and ideally worked with CCH Pro System FX.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE: University Degree from an University in EUROPE, USA or CANADA, with an accounting major, CPA degree preferred. 2-3 years of work experience in US individual tax compliance with a Big 4 accounting firm in USA, Canada or Europe.
WE OFFER
• Local position with a long term career plan
• Salary level depending on experience
• Performance based bonus program
• Generous retirement and insurance benefits
• Some relocation assistance will be granted
• Financial help with German language training
If your background matches our job description (only candidates with the necessary qualifications will be considered) please send your résumé directly to barbara@emersontax.com with some background information why you would like to work in Switzerland. For more information about us please call Barbara Emerson on +41 43 433 10 40.
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