Tax Compliance Specialist

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,000 employees and more than 350 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today, and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers and investors who serve these clients.

Our reach extends globally, with offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, India, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, and Ireland.

The Tax Compliance Specialist position collaborates with tax department resources and contribute to client relations for assigned tax compliance and consulting engagements for clients in diverse industries. Participate in ongoing administrative duties and initiatives for the department as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• No certification required.
• 0-2 years of relevant State and Local Tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience.
• Experience in a public accounting or professional services environment is preferred.
• Exposure to SALT including knowledge in State Income/Franchise Tax, Credits and Incentives, Sales and Use Tax, and Property Tax.
• Analytical, technical and tax accounting / technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, and combined state tax returns.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
• Exhibits strong analytical ability and diligently performs assigned tasks with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to work within a diverse team and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism including the ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
• Highly organized and capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to demonstrate critical thinking skill capabilities.
• Computer proficient with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products (specifically Word and Excel) or similar software applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares income/franchise and sales/use tax returns, prepares workpapers, assists in the preparation of technical memorandums, drafts client correspondence, and assisting seniors and managers with client audit defense.
• Conducts tax research for clients, begins basic data analysis, and discusses findings with seniors and managers.
• Prepares and analyzes technical data
• Works with senior and managers to identify optimal filing positions, exemptions, credits and incentives, and corporate structures for tax minimization purposes.
• Maintains proactive communication with clients, when instructed, to exceed expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met.
• Works closely with members of other practice groups to develop internal relationships.
• Manages own workload and communicate status updates frequently to seniors and managers.
• Identifies technical issues for clients and discusses with seniors and managers.
• Assists team in preparation of Power Point presentations for business development purposes.