Job description
Standard Job Description
Reports to: Global Mobility Expatriate Tax, Vendor, and Technology Manager
The Global Mobility International Tax Accountant is a strategic partner within the Global Mobility Tax Operations function. This role will provide expert guidance and education to expatriates and business area managers on the corporation’s expatriate tax program, explain tax equalization policies and procedures, resolve cases, and work with the tax assistance firm to complete Tax Equalization Settlements. In addition to operational execution, you will drive process optimization, technology enablement, RPA automation, and data driven decision making to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance the expatriate experience.
In this role you will collaborate with the external tax assistance firm to execute settlements and oversee vendor activities related to host country payroll, withholding, and expatriate tax receivables—including reconciliation, collection, and remittance. You will research compensation discrepancies, determine appropriate resolutions, and communicate those decisions to the tax assistance firm while delivering outstanding customer service and taking full ownership of assignments through to closure. Your responsibilities also include recommending process improvement, automation (RPA), and technology enablement initiatives; maintaining and updating the authorization list for tax services; and ensuring proactive, timely communication of U.S. and foreign tax obligations in line with Lockheed Martin corporate policies. Additionally, you will recommend enhancements to corporate policies (CRX 539D) and international tax procedures to minimize financial and compliance risk, strengthen internal controls and governance, and collaborate with Global Mobility leadership, HRIS, payroll, finance, business areas, and external vendors to optimize system integrations and data flows.
Basic Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams, proactively share information, support cross-training and team coverage, and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Outstanding customer service orientation (responsive and ownership of assignments to closure)
5+ years of experience in global mobility tax, expatriate tax, or international individual income tax
Demonstrated ability to handle complex tax equalization and expatriate tax matters
Individual income tax preparation experience
Meticulous with numbers, Attention to Detail
Experience in improving or transforming tax or payroll processes
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Advanced Excel and computer skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis functions)
Ability to work in a fast paced, matrixed environment
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Team player
Desired Skills
Willingness and ability to provide backup coverage for other team members and support shared team deliverables
International business experience
Experience in performing financial analysis and building reporting dashboards
Familiarity with RPA tools, tax technology platforms, or mobility management systems
Experience living or working overseas
Payroll experience (domestic and/or international)
Accounting background
CPA or EA credential
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $111400.00 - $206800.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $100200.00 - $186200.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $89100.00 - $165500.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $80200.00 - $149000.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.