Corporate Tax Experienced Senior Associate - Provisions

Grant Thornton International Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,400 - 129,600; Full time

Job summary

A global accounting firm is seeking a Corporate Tax Experienced Senior Associate in New York. This role involves managing client engagements, mentoring staff, and conducting tax provision engagements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, and two to four years of relevant tax compliance experience. The firm emphasizes teamwork and offers a supportive environment. The salary range for this position is between $86,400 to $129,600, reflecting the competitive market in New York.

Qualifications

• Minimum two to four years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience.
• ASC 740 income tax accounting strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in public accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run client engagements from start to finish, managing budget and expectations.
• Supervise and mentor associates and interns.
• Review staff-prepared tax returns for accuracy and savings.
• Conduct ASC 740 tax provision engagements.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Corporate Tax Experienced Senior Associate - Provisions

New York, NY, United States and 2 more

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, and 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.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by our tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget
• Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns on tax projects and assessing performance of staff for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed
• Reviewing tax returns prepared by staff and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities, gaining increasing responsibility in the review process
• Conducting primary review and preparing of ASC 740 income tax provision engagements
• Researching and consulting on various tax matters; utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns
• Responding to inquiries from the IRS, State, and other tax authorities
• Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and working effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
• Gaining an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilizing that knowledge on engagements
• Attending professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum two to four years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience; ASC 740 income tax accounting strongly preferred
• 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 the firm's Edison, NJ, New York, NY and Melville, NY office is between $86,400 to $129,600.

Job Info

• Job Identification 114776
• Job Category Tax
• Posting Date 04/08/2026, 02:09 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New York, NY, United States; Melville, NY, United States; Edison, NJ, United States

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