Partnership Tax Accountant - Senior Associate
EY-ParthenonLocation: Secaucus, Dallas, Iselin
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EY’s internal Finance function is continually evolving, and our global Finance mission is to provide complete, accurate, consistent, timely and insightful financial/operational information and advice, in the most efficient, effective and sustainable means possible to help us go all in and achieve our strategic ambitions.
Finance provides a wide range of services including Accounting and Tax teams which enable business management to make better decisions and satisfy our regulatory requirements. We do this by creating and maintaining globally aligned accounting and tax policies and efficient, rationalized processes.
The opportunity
As a Tax Accountant Senior Associate in EY’s internal tax department, you'll be responsible for preparing and filing complex, multi-jurisdictional tax returns on behalf of the firm. Leadership at the firm will look to you to analyze and report financial information. As part of a high-performing team, you'll work to execute the tax calendar and confirm all federal and state tax returns are completed accurately and on time. Additionally, you'll have the chance to collaborate with external state or local auditors.
Your key responsibilities include
- Preparing and filing various types of complex partnership tax returns in accordance with firm policies and procedures
- Assisting with coordination of annual partner tax questionnaire process and updating the tax module databases
- Identification and escalation of tax or accounting process issues to mitigate risk
- Reviewing transactional data of the firm's financial records and ensuring accuracy
- Conducting research, including analyzing financial information, in response to inquiries by internal and external stakeholders
- Reconciliation of complex tax accounts
- Collaborating with external state or local tax authorities to research issues and prepare responses to mitigate risk for the firm
- Gaining advanced knowledge of financial applications as they apply to your role
- Providing performance-related feedback and training to more junior team members
Skills and attributes for success
You'll be working to prepare complex tax returns, so ensuring accuracy and identification of issues is vital to mitigating risk on behalf of the firm. You'll be working with EY professionals at all levels, so developing relationships and collaboration on special projects will be essential. You'll leverage your excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities to complete tasks on time and accurately.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Experience working on state and local tax returns and performing tax research
- Proficiency of tax, finance, accounting principles and internal controls
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills, including written and verbal
- Strong technical skills to gain advanced knowledge of financial systems
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams and professionals at all levels
- 3-6 plus years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience
Ideally, you'll also have
- Strong excel skills
- Experience working in a professional services firm
- Experience providing training and development to team members
What we look for
Experienced accounting and finance professionals who are trusted business advisors with a passion for providing exceptional client service to your stakeholders while maintaining high levels of financial management. Technical competence and the ability to build strong and effective relationships will be key.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $64,200 to $116,400. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $77,000 to $132,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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