Senior Tax Associate

About the role

The Internal Tax Compliance Senior Associate plays a key role in the preparation, review, and management of the partnership’s income tax compliance process. This includes coordinating and supporting federal, multi-state, and local tax filings; assisting with complex partner-level allocations; and managing estimated tax calculations and budgeting requirements. The Senior Associate ensures compliance with evolving tax laws across more than 40 states and numerous local jurisdictions, while contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency within the tax function.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Prepare and assist in the review of the partnership’s annual federal income tax return, including all schedules, statements, and supporting documentation.
  • Manage preparation of state and local income tax returns across 40+ jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
  • Cook up coordination and support compliance with city, county, and other local tax obligations, including industry-specific or occupation-based filing requirements.
  • Aid in Schedule K-1 preparation, review, reconciliation, and partner inquiries.
  • Maintain compliance calendars to track federal, state, and local filings, estimated tax due dates, and extension requirements.
• Estimated Tax & Budgeting
  • Compute quarterly federal, state, and local estimated tax payments for the partnership and related entities.
  • Aid in annual tax budgeting and forecasting, including analyzing historical data, tax law changes, and expected business activity.
  • Prepare cash flow analyses related to estimated taxes, distributions, and other tax-sensitive transactions.
• Tax Research & Technical Support
  • Research federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements relevant to partnership taxation and multi-state apportionment.
  • Aid in interpreting the impact of new legislation and administrative guidance on the partnership and its partners.
  • Prepare technical memos and documentation supporting tax positions.
• Process Improvement & Technology
  • Help identify opportunities to streamline compliance processes, enhance reporting efficiencies, and implement automation where possible.
  • Maintain and improve tax workpapers, templates, standardized processes, and internal controls.
  • Support implementation and use of tax compliance software and workflow tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Finance, Payroll, Legal, and other internal teams to ensure complete and accurate reporting of partnership activities.
  • Liaise with external tax advisors, auditors, and service providers as needed.
  • Respond to partner inquiries related to K-1s, residency, apportionment, and estimated taxes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in partnership tax compliance, public accounting, or corporate tax.
• Strong knowledge of federal partnership taxation (Subchapter K) and multi-state tax concepts.
• Experience preparing or reviewing complex partnership returns and state composite/withholding filings.
• Proficiency with tax compliance software (e.g., GoSystems, OneSource, CCH Axcess) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred

• CPA, CPA candidate, or MST preferred.
• Experience with large partnerships (100+ partners).
• Familiarity with partner tax allocations, tiered structures, and partnership agreements.
• Experience with local filing requirements such as city income taxes, gross receipts taxes, or occupational licenses.

Pay

In Maryland, the salary range for a Tax Senior Associate is $80,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.