Corporate Tax Experienced Senior Associate - Provisions

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking a Corporate Tax Sr. Associate to join our team in Manhattan, NY. Additional approved locations are Melville, NY and Iselin, NJ.

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 and preparing 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; ASC 740 income tax accounting strongly preferred
• 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
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of tax regulations and accounting principles

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. 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 $129,030.

Schedule

This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

Additional Details

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.