Tax Associate
As a tax associate at Grant Thornton, your primary responsibilities will consist of tax consulting and tax return preparation duties, including tax research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting digital work papers for various tax returns and tax related projects. You will work with a variety of entities such as corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and non-profits. In addition, you will be exposed to a variety of industries including real estate, consumer industrial products, financial services, and healthcare. Procedures vary depending on the type of engagement and associate experience. Procedures may range from reviewing data input, utilizing various technology tools and applications, to working on a tax project from start to finish. You will work closely with seniors, managers, and partners on all phases of the project. Grant Thornton has opportunities within its federal corporate and partnership solution families, state and local tax, international tax, and private wealth service lines.
Essential duties and responsibilities include :
- Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparation completed by our colleagues in Bangalore, India
- Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities
- Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
- Providing on-the-job training to junior staff members
- Identifying and carrying out other projects as assigned
- Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications include :
Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, juris doctorate, or tax LLMMinimum major and overall GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 preferredCompletion of necessary education hours to be eligible for CPA licensure or licensed attorney statusExcellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skillsStrong technical aptitude and skillsetDemonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time managementAbility to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environmentThe willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sitesAbility to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessaryMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.Skill requirements include :
Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skillsStrong technical aptitude and skillsetDemonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time managementAbility to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environmentAbout Us : At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more : more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
About the Team : The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how :
Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.Benefits : We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit : https : / / www.grantthornton.com / careers / rewards-and-benefits.