Taxation & Compensation Specialist

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Taxation & Compensation Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position offers the 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.
• Assist with the data entry and document management of the Partner Loan Program (PLP).
• Reconcile partner account balances and prepare true-up calculations under the guidance of senior staff.
• Aid in the calculation of semi-monthly exceptions for partners.
• Participate in the year-end reconciliation process for partner equity accounts and related tax filings.
• Maintain awareness of tax law updates as directed by senior team members.
• Support the coordination of meetings, document collection, and communication for tax return and audit processes.
• Assist with the compensation review cycles, including 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 large legal or professional services financial department.
• Knowledge of domestic accounting and tax guidelines/standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with tax software and systems is a plus.

Benefits

The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, with salary ranges varying by state and jurisdiction. Additional benefits include 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.