Associate - U.S. Tax

PwC; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PwC Switzerland's Financial Services Tax team is seeking a Senior Associate/Associate (U.S. Corporate Income Tax) to prepare and review U.S. tax filings, analyze complex issues, collaborate with clients, and deliver quality compliance solutions.

This 80-100% role focuses on ownership of assignments and building client relationships from Zürich. You will develop technical tax knowledge, work across service lines, and contribute to digitization and process improvements in tax compliance within the

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in U.S. tax compliance.
• U.S. CPA License (or in progress), Enrolled Agent License (or in progress), or commitment to pursue one.
• Interest in developing a career in U.S. Tax Compliance.
• Some experience with US tax compliance, including Form 1120, 1120-F) and/or Form 1065.
• Understanding of ECI, FDAP and Branch Profit Tax concepts.
• Experience with state and local tax compliance, including multi-state reporting considerations.
• Exposure to informational reporting (Forms 8865, 8858, 5471).
• Hands-on experience with withholding and reporting regimes (1042/1042-S, W-8).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; understanding of accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Prepare U.S. corporate tax filings accurately and timely.
• Take ownership of assignments and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client and team relationships.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and service lines.
• Manage priorities and meet filing deadlines.
• Develop technical tax knowledge and professional skills.

Kenntnisse

U.S. tax compliance

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

U.S. CPA License (or in progress) / Enrolled Agent License (or in progress)

Tools

Tax software

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

PwC's tax services advise clients on planning, compliance and strategy helping businesses navigate rules and optimize tax positions. Compliance roles review financial data, prepare and file returns, and reduce non-compliance risk. The culture emphasizes building client relationships, leading and inspiring teams, developing technical expertise and personal brand, anticipating needs, delivering quality amid ambiguity. Join the Financial Services Tax team to drive digitization, automation and efficiencies. As a Senior Associate/Associate (U.S. Corporate Income Tax) you will prepare and review tax filings, analyze complex issues, collaborate with clients and deliver quality compliance solutions.

(Senior) Associate - U.S. Tax (Financial Services)

80 - 100%

Your Impact

• Prepare U.S. corporate tax filings accurately and timely
• Take ownership of assignments and deliverables
• Build and maintain strong client and team relationships
• Collaborate effectively across teams and service lines
• Manage priorities and meet filing deadlines
• Develop technical tax knowledge and professional skills

Your Skill Set

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in U.S. tax compliance
• U.S. CPA License (or in progress), Enrolled Agent License (or in progress), or commitment to pursue one
• Interest in developing a career in U.S. Tax Compliance
• Some experience with US tax compliance, including work with US corporate filings (Forms 1120, 1120-F) and/or US partnerships (Form 1065)
• Understanding of ECI, FDAP and Branch Profit Tax concepts
• Experience with state and local tax compliance, including multi-state reporting considerations and communication with U.S. state tax authorities (Preferred but not required)
• Exposure to informational reporting (Forms 8865, 8858, 5471) (Preferred but not required)
• Hands-on experience with withholding and reporting regimes, including the 1042/1042-S series and W-8 documentation (W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, etc.) (Preferred but not required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret tax rules and structures
• Good understanding of accounting principles, including the ability to analyze financial statements, understand and reconcile journal entries, and review capital accounts
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including working with large datasets and preparing structured, efficient workpapers

What Sets You Apart

• Driven, proactive mindset with strong ownership of deliverables and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts
• Collaborative approach, working effectively across teams and jurisdictions
• Interest in digitization, automation, and process improvements in tax compliance

Your Contact

Roxana Hofer

About PwC

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