Tax Operations _Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center Kolkata is seeking a Tax Operations Senior Associate to support tax compliance work, validate client filings, review financial data, and prepare tax returns. You will analyze complex issues, manage workstreams, and mentor juniors while maintaining professional standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools, and an inclusive culture within PwC’s global network. Travel up to 20% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate with strong knowledge of US Taxation.
• 3-5 years of US Tax Compliance experience including State Returns, Form 1120, and Tax Notices.
• Advanced Excel skills; macro knowledge preferred.
• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools such as Tableau or Python.
• Strong analytical, review, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive data quality and integrity through checks, validations, and reconciliations
• Review FATCA/CRS forms for bank account openings
• Respond to Tax Notices from Federal and State jurisdictions
• Review work completed by Analysts and Management Trainees to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintain high standards of deliverables across the team
• Monitor corporate tax SLAs and ensure KPIs remain within defined thresholds
• Reduce recurring manual calculations through automation initiatives
• Act as a subject matter expert for tax processes and issue resolution
• Participate in SOP creation, updates, and process standardization efforts

Skills

US Taxation

US Tax Compliance

State Returns

Form 1120

Tax Notices

Advanced Excel

Macros

Tableau

Python

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Post Graduate

Job description

Job Description:

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Global Compliance Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You'll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services-solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We'll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference-every day.

As a Tax Operations Senior Associate you will support tax compliance work within our Tax Services practice, helping validate client filings, review financial data, and prepare tax returns while building meaningful client connections. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, manage assigned workstreams, use critical thinking to interpret data and inform recommendations, and support junior team members as you deepen your technical skills and business understanding. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Kolkata, you will contribute to tax compliance work that helps clients meet tax law and regulatory requirements while maintaining professional and technical standards, responding to varied perspectives, and adapting to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and drive data quality and integrity through checks, validations, and reconciliations
• Review FATCA/CRS forms for bank account openings
• Respond to Tax Notices from Federal and State jurisdictions
• Review work completed by Analysts and Management Trainees to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintain high standards of deliverables across the team
• Monitor corporate tax SLAs and ensure KPIs remain within defined thresholds
• Reduce recurring manual calculations through automation initiatives
• Act as a subject matter expert for tax processes and issue resolution
• Participate in SOP creation, updates, and process standardization efforts

Required Skills:

• Post Graduate with strong knowledge of US Taxation
• 3-5 years of experience in US Tax Compliance, State Returns, Form 1120, and Tax Notices
• Advanced Excel skills; macro knowledge preferred
• Experience with data analysis or visualization tools such as Tableau or Python
• Strong analytical, review, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

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