Global Tax Accountant: Compliance & Reporting

Goodwin Procter Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Goodwin, a leading US-based law firm, seeks a Tax Accountant to support tax compliance, accounting, and payments across US and international jurisdictions. You will prepare schedules, reconcile ledgers, and assist with filings while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, Excel proficiency, and experience with tax tools. This is a growth opportunity within a collaborative, global operations environment in Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field.
• At least three years of relevant accounting or tax department experience.
• Experience with tax payments, reconciliations, calendars, and filings preferred.
• Exposure to partnership taxation and partner-level reporting preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation for US and international tax compliance.
• Process tax payments and coordinate with multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and resolve variances.
• Support preparation of tax returns and filings with internal and external advisors.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with firm policies and controls.
• Prepare tax-related journal entries and assist with audits and inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Tax compliance tools

Job description

Goodwin, a leading US-based law firm, seeks a Tax Accountant to support tax compliance, accounting, and payments across US and international jurisdictions. You will prepare schedules, reconcile ledgers, and assist with filings while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, Excel proficiency, and experience with tax tools. This is a growth opportunity within a collaborative, global operations environment in Boston.