FTE Senior Tax Accountant 
Hybrid
Location: White Plains, NY

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Firm. This position is responsible for assisting the global tax department with domestic and international tax compliance including timely completing and filing applicable federal and state tax returns, drafting, and submitting responses to tax notices, remitting timely and accurate payments, and other ad hoc projects as requested.

• Responsible for compiling, reviewing, and/or analyzing accurate financial data for the preparation of the Firm's U.S. tax returns, including but not limited to:
  • the Firm's federal and state partnership tax returns and related K-1s;
  • U.S. composite and withholding payments and returns;
  • other tax entity-level related filings; and
  • related corporate tax returns
• Provides technical analysis and application of U.S. federal and state partnership tax rules.
• Assists with preparation of international partnership tax returns as needed.
• Prepares accurate and reliable work papers to support filings of domestic and international partnership tax returns.
• Calculates entity and partner level quarterly estimated taxes, prepares vouchers and payments and reviews partner memos and other deliverables.
• Analyzes and verifies partner taxes paid/withheld as well as partner allocations.
• Develops an expert working knowledge of the Firm's general ledger system and internal Partner Accounting System to analyze, compile, and reconcile relevant accounts on a quarterly basis.
• Performs timely review of tax notices and takes appropriate action to address the notice by drafting response letters and compiling requested data.
• Performs tax research and keeps current on relevant tax law developments and changes.
• Develops and trains staff member(s).
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state partnership tax rules as well as an understanding of debits and credits.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel to execute complex functions (e.g., index/match, pivot tables, formula nesting, conditional formatting).
• Willingness and ability to perform tasks at all levels, from detailed preparation to high-level review.
• Positive demeanor, commitment to improve processes and desire to learn.
• Effectively multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, prioritize and manage multiple deliverables with competing timelines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of three years of partnership tax compliance experience

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.  Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Salary Details