Senior Accountant - Tax and Partner Finance
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
Legal$125k–$145k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax filings for the firm and related entities.
- Assist with partnership tax reporting, including Schedule K-1 preparation and review, and distribution to partners.
- Coordinate quarterly estimated tax payments and annual tax filings.
- Monitor tax filing calendars and ensure timely submission of all tax returns and related documentation.
- Support sales and use tax, business license tax, franchise tax, and other indirect tax compliance requirements.
- Support partner fringe benefits.
- PTET/state composite election forms
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with US GAAP. [do they do this at the US LLP?]
- Revenue sourcing and apportionment
- Reconcile tax accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
- Prepare tax-related journal entries and account analyses.
- Prepare schedules to support tax filings including partner data, allocations and capital accounts.
- Assist in overseeing US partner tax reserve balances.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes as they relate to tax matters.
- Research federal, state, and local tax issues affecting the firm.
- Analyse the impact of new tax legislation and regulatory changes.
- Assist with tax planning initiatives and structuring projects.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding tax treatment of transactions and business initiatives.
- Support IRS, state, and local tax examinations and inquiries.
- Coordinate the collection and preparation of documentation required for audits.
- Work with external tax advisors and consultants on compliance and planning matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, controls, and efficiencies.