International Tax Senior Associate

About the role

At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture, a family-like work atmosphere, and work/life balance. As an international tax senior associate, you'll work directly with Partners and Managers to lead, mentor, and coach team members in various areas of tax compliance and across consulting engagements to help clients minimize tax liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Works effectively in teams to provide quality service to clients
• Identifies international tax reporting requirements for internal teams, prospective clients, and current client engagements
• Communicates appropriately (both verbally and electronically) to clients and firm associates
• Understands fundamental international tax concepts and can effectively apply knowledge to international tax compliance and consulting engagements
• Ability to work across multiple projects under tight time frames while maintaining precision with work product
• Responsible for technical work product such as GILTI/NCTI calculations, FDII/FDDEI calculations, FTC calculations, and other highly technical calculations
• Conducts technical reviews of international forms such as 5471, 5472, 8991, 8992, 8993, 8858, 1118, 8865, and other international forms
• Applies international tax concepts to identify and assist in potential client planning opportunities and consulting engagements
• Adapts quickly to the ever-changing international tax landscape, conducts research, and effectively communicates those changes to the team and firmwide
• Demonstrates copious note-taking ability as well as project organization and management skills
• Effectively manages staff, as needed
• Contributes and supports new ideas on internal processes and client engagements
• Practices timely and effective communication to management and engagement team regarding performance, including any related obstacles
• Gives and receives feedback to minimize repeated errors and apply new concepts
• Takes ownership of assignments to ensure timely completion and professional development
• Comfortable interacting and leading discussions with peers, managers, and clients
• Demonstrates integrity, objectivity, and a high standard of ethics
• Participates in industry and community networking events to expand professional connections

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related degree; Master’s in taxation preferred
• CPA license or actively working towards becoming licensed
• 2+ years of international tax compliance experience
• Knowledge of outbound and inbound investment reporting
• Prior tax planning, restructuring, or consulting experience
• Strong research skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Proven time management, organizational, and prioritization skills