Corporate Tax Experienced Senior Associate
About the role
The Corporate Tax Senior Associate will join the Corporate Tax Solutions Family and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting projects. The role involves engaging with clients, managing engagements, and collaborating with specialists in the tax practice.
Responsibilities
- Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
- Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed
- Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities, gaining increasing responsibility in the review process
- Conducting primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
- Researching and consulting on various tax matters
- Utilizing Tax-related software to prepare and process returns
- Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities
- Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
- Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements
- Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
- Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Minimum two to four years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience
- CPA preferred
- Experience in public accounting is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong teamwork and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Can travel as needed
Qualifications
- Technical skills in tax compliance and consulting
- Ability to manage and mentor junior staff
- Proficiency in tax-related software
- Knowledge of tax regulations and standards
- Strong interpersonal and client management skills
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $112,200. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $112,200.
Schedule
This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.