Taxation Attorney vacancy at Norfolk Southern Corp. in Norfolk

Norfolk Southern Corp. is in need of Taxation Attorney on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:16:20 GMT. Norfolk Southern is one of the nation's premier transportation companies specializing in freight railroading. We operate approximately 21,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serve every major container port in the eastern United States, and provide efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern has the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a...

Taxation Attorney

Location: Norfolk, Virginia

Description: Norfolk Southern Corp. is in need of Taxation Attorney right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Virginia. More details about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Norfolk Southern is one of the nation's premier transportation companies specializing in freight railroading. We operate approximately 21,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serve every major container port in the eastern United States, and provide efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern has the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal and industrial products. We are a team of more than 28,000 employees working together to maintain our reputation as "The Thoroughbred of Transportation". As an industry leader, Norfolk Southern offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Norfolk Southern Corporation seeks a tax attorney with 3 to 5 years’ experience, to advise the company and its rail subsidiaries on a variety of federal and state tax-related issues. The successful candidate must have a J.D. degree and practical experience in tax work with the government, a corporation or at a law or national public accounting firm. An LL.M. (Tax) or CPA certificate is highly desirable. This in-house tax attorney will assist in all areas of federal and state tax matters, including transaction planning, controversy work and compliance, and will interact with all levels of company management. Strong analytical and communication skills are a must.

Job Description:

• Provides legal advice concerning income, gift, excise, property, benefits, and other federal, state, local, and foreign taxes in order to minimize tax liability.

Principal Duties:

• Provides advice on federal and state tax impact on corporate transactions and recommends the most advantageous form of transaction to minimize tax liability.
• Provides advice with respect to tax legislation.
• Provides advice for tax planning and tax compliance for the employee pension and welfare benefit plans.
• Provides advice on tax law and makes recommendations in the preparation of tax returns and other documents.

Job Related Experience:
Minimum Level: 3 years Preferred Level: 5 years

Education:
Preferred Level: Doctoral Degree (JD, BS, BA) Preferred Majors: Accounting, Law, Accounting-Taxation

Licenses / Certifications:
Required: Licensed Lawyer (and Member Of The Bar) Preferred: LL.M. (Tax) or CPA

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Problem Analysis

As an industry leader, Norfolk Southern offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with education and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for a bonus and an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, 401 (k) and tuition reimbursement. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For immediate consideration, please visit our careers website at www.nscorp.com/careers and complete an online application.


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