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 assist with preparation of 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.
• Monitor and summarize 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

• 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-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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, ranging from $63,000 to $128,000 annually in California, and varying by state and location. 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, and participation in a retirement plan program.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience, with a range of $63,000 to $128,000 annually in California, and varying by state and location.

Schedule

The position may be filled remotely or in a hybrid capacity in any of our locations.