Taxation & Compensation Specialist

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Taxation & Compensation Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm’s success while fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation and organization of schedules and documents related to the partnership tax return.
• Support the distribution and tracking of Partner K-1 forms and respond to routine partner inquiries.
• Administer the Partner Loan Program (PLP), including data entry and document management.
• Reconcile partner account balances and prepare true-up calculations under the guidance of senior staff.
• Assist with semi-monthly exception calculations for Partners.
• Contribute to the year-end reconciliation process for partner equity accounts and related tax filings.
• Maintain awareness of tax law changes and update the team accordingly.
• Coordinate meetings, document collection, and communication for the tax return and audit processes.
• Support the compensation review cycles, ensuring data integrity, system setup, communications, and review of pay change submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Accounting and/or Finance, particularly in a tax-related field.
• Experience with K-1s and partnership business models in a legal or professional services financial department is preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic accounting and tax guidelines/standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan, and more.