Phoenix,
Arizona
021335
Grant Thornton is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global organization of 30,000 people serving clients in more than 100 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.
We are committed to capitalizing on our strengths and serving dynamic organizations that share our values and drive. Our global values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect and responsibility guide our behaviors and fuel our ambition…to be the firm that makes a difference, every day.
Grant Thornton’s tax specialists complement our clients’ accounting teams while maintaining their auditors’ independence with our compliance services and customized tax planning advice. We have capabilities to advise our clients on various tax strategies including federal tax services, state and local tax services, international tax services, industry tax services, family wealth planning, and compensation and benefit plan design as well as consulting on other complex tax matters.
Corporate/Fed Tax Senior Associate
Position Summary:
The Tax Senior Associate works closely with staff on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. The Senior Tax Associate is primarily responsible for reviewing complex individual, trust, partnership, not-for-profit, S corporate, C corporate, and foreign tax returns; developing and supervising staff, preparing more complex tax returns; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget.
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Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
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Review tax returns done by staff and make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities; gain increasing responsibility in review process.
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Prepare tax returns for more complex individual, trust, partnership, corporate, and foreign tax clients.
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Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters.
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Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
* Previous tax return review experience.
* Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, consolidated federal tax returns, partnership returns, and combined state tax returns.
* Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Fast-Tax software, and CCH.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* CPA preferred.
* Two to four years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience; experience in public accounting is a plus.
Additional Information:
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.
Benefits:
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Requisition ID: 021335
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
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