Business Unit:

Office of the CFO

Salary Range:

$68,000 USD - $70,000 USD

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Job Description:

Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people. Joining our Tax team means you will be a part of a passionate and supportive team that believes what we do matters to our clients and investors.

Role Summary

The Tax Accountant will join a team of tax professionals responsible for managing all corporate tax matters for Russell Investments and its subsidiaries. This position is responsible for supporting U.S. federal and state income, gross receipts, and sales and use taxes for all domestic entities. This position will report to the Director, U.S. Tax and will be based in Seattle, WA.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with Federal Form 1120 and state income tax returns, including preparation of related adjustment workpapers.
• Assist with federal and state income tax provisions, including preparation of related adjustment workpapers.
• Assist with gross receipts, property tax, and sales and use tax calculations and returns.
• Assist with account reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Provide support for tax audits as needed.

Your Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA or progress towards CPA license preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years federal and state income tax experience in a public accounting or corporate environment.
• Experience with tax preparation software preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel required.
• Understanding of the Internal Revenue Code and Federal Tax Regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to established time frames and schedule to successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and in coordination and collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Ability to work in a close team environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.