Job Description

:About UsAt Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. Wexe2x80x99re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!Global Business ServicesGlobal Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations.Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence and innovation.In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non-banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.Process OverviewTax Reporting is a new interest bearing accounts and Certificates of Deposits (CDs) require a complete Form W-9 when the account is opened. The Form W-9 is the part of the signature card and is maintained on Image View. Tax Reporting receives Forms-W9xe2x80x99s from Reasonable Cause, B-Notice, Penalty Notice mailings and from banking centers for name or TIN changes to existing accounts.The W-9 Analyst is responsible for reviewing the Form W-9xe2x80x99s for proper certification and to ensure the accounts are set up correctly on the application system. Accounts that are not certified are certified and tracked by the HX system and are subject to backup withholding. Backup withholding is the withholding of federal income tax on reportable payments such as interest. Backup withholding is applied at the current percentage rate established by the government to the amount of interest paid. The amounts withheld are paid to the IRS the next business day. Any interest paid and backup withholding is reported at year-end on Form 1099-INT to the customer and the IRS.ResponsibilitiesCalculating and processing interest adjustment for Checking, Savings Accounts.Ensure that the Customerxe2x80x99s TIN is correct on the formInitiating & terminating backup withholdingUpdate/Validate Name, Address & TIN as per SOR on IRS reports for savings bondRequirementsEducation - Any Graduate with Commerce background or banking relatedCertifications If Any - NoneExperience Range xe2x80x93 3 to 5 YearsFoundational skillsDomain knowledge on US TaxGood verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge on US Tax is mandatoryKnowledge of Money Laundering and itxe2x80x99s relation to Banking Operations will be an added advantageShould be flexible working in different shifts as per the business requirement. Also be willing to do additional hours as and when required.Desired skillsPreferred exposure in Financial / Banking domain.Prior knowledge of US Banking industry an advantageAbility to work on multiple applicationsEye for detail.Good communication skills and ability to interact effectively within the team and Line of BusinessAble to work under pressure, in a high volume environment, to tight deadlines without accuracy & TAT being compromisedTeam playerWork Timings - 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM IST and 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM ISTJob Location - Chennai

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