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 support the Taxation and Partner Compensation team, providing administrative and analytical support while ensuring compliance with firm policies and relevant tax regulations.

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.
• 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 updates as directed by senior team members.
• Support the true-up payment calculations.
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings, document collection, and communication for the tax return and audit processes.
• Participate in 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 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 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 flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan program, and more.