Tax Experienced Senior, ASC 740

About the role

The ASC 740 Experienced Senior Associate supports the preparation and review of income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, applies U.S. GAAP and tax accounting foundational knowledge, and identifies and resolves complex tax issues. This role involves working closely with clients and team members, providing technical guidance and training to junior staff, and contributing to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews income tax provisions in compliance with ASC 740
• Analyzes and documents uncertain tax positions and related disclosures
• Aids in the preparation and review of tax footnotes for financial statements
• Collaborates with clients to gather necessary data and resolve provision-related questions
• Supports the implementation of process improvements and best practices within the ASC 740 function
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff
• Coordinates with audit teams to support the tax provision audit process
• Researches and interprets tax laws and regulations as they relate to ASC 740

Requirements

• Experience in the process of preparing and auditing ASC740 computations for both privately held and publicly traded clients
• Three (3) or more years of prior relevant tax experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience with a focus on ASC 740
• Prior basic supervisory experience
• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or the equivalent of one of these designations)
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with tax provision software such as OneSource Tax Provision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
• Masters in Accountancy or Taxation, preferred

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Tax Team
• Takes appropriate actions without being asked
• Sets up and trains other team members
• Trains other team members
• Strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills

Benefits

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