Taxation & Compensation Specialist

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 follow up on routine partner inquiries.
• Provide administrative support for the Partner Loan Program (PLP), including data entry and document management.
• Reconcile partner account balances and assist with preparation of true-up calculations under the direction of senior staff.
• Aid in the semi-monthly exception calculations for Partners.
• Assist with the year-end reconciliation process for partner equity accounts and related tax filings.
• Maintain awareness of updates to tax laws as directed by senior team members.
• Aid in true-up payment calculations.
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings, document collection, and communication for the tax return and audit processes.
• Support the compensation review cycles, including data integrity, system set-up, communications, and review of pay change submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Benefits

The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with skill and experience, with salary ranges varying by state and jurisdiction. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a pre-tax flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan program, and more.