Corporate Tax Experienced Senior Associate

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) is seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Associate in Chicago, IL. The role involves managing client engagements, supervising associates, and conducting tax compliance and consulting projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2-4 years of relevant experience; CPA preferred. With a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $120,000, the position also offers personalized benefits to meet diverse needs. Join a diverse team that values professional development and fosters a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two to four years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• Experience in public accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run client engagements from start to finish including planning and executing tax projects.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects.
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and recommend improvements.
• Conduct primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.
• Research and consult on various tax matters.
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Description

As the Corporate Tax Senior Associate, you’ll be a member of our Corporate Tax Solutions Family and work on business income tax planning, corporate compliance, and ASC 740 income tax accounting (either tax provision preparation or audit support) projects. The Corporate Tax team generally has the primary tax relationship with the client, and you will help with the engagement management for multiple clients for your service line – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with other team members and specialists in our tax practice, including our Washington National Tax Office (WNTO), to support all areas of the client’s tax functions, because together is how we succeed.

Responsibilities

• Run client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in‑charge role as needed.
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
• Conduct primary review of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements.
• Research and consult on various tax matters, utilizing tax‑related software to prepare and process returns.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities.
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services.
• Gain an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum two to four years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in public accounting is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Can travel as needed.
• The base salary range for this position in our Chicago, IL office is between $80,000 to $120,000.

Benefits

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. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

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