Major League Soccer (MLS) is seeking a Tax Analyst to provide tax compliance support for the League. Ideal candidates will have experience in a partnership tax environment.

• Prepare, review, and coordinate the tax work papers to be provided to the service providers
• Proactively interact and work closely with team members to capture information
• Detailed review of work papers and tax extensions/returns from service providers and closely monitoring status, progress on federal, state, and local tax return processes
• Prepare monthly/quarterly and annual income and excise tax returns for certain states and international jurisdictions
• Assist with international tax compliance issues for subsidiaries in Canada, the Netherlands, & Luxembourg, and all other cross border tax matters
• Resolve several open tax audits at all government agency levels
• Assist with the Form 1099 compliance process
• Assist with the Form 1042 compliance process
  Ensure accurate compliance with foreign tax laws as it relates to foreign payments and receipts based on various business deals
• Identify value and improvement opportunities in the tax process
• Working across the enterprise and responding to inquiries in a timely manner
• Opportunity to participate in various special projects
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA required; MST desired
• 1-3 years of recent experience in public accounting tax practice
• A good understanding of research areas and a broad knowledge of partnership tax compliance and tax accounting desired
• Knowledge of SALT tax compliance desired

Required Skills

• Excellent analytical skills with extraordinary attention to detail
• We are looking for a committed self-starter with an ability to work independently
• Ability to apply interpersonal performance management process to lead projects and deliver results
• Ability to achieve goals while overcoming obstacles and/or planning for contingencies with a passion or sense of urgency about reaching targets
• Detailed self-assurance of work against required quality standards before submitting for review
• Unquestioned ethics, integrity, intellectual honesty, and good judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills in a fast paced collaborative setting with the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $65,000 – 85,000 based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous PTO. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.

At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us to request it.