Intern, Compensation & Benefits Tax

Alvarez & Marsal; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) seeks a Compensation & Benefits Tax intern in Colorado to support a team advising companies on qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, and benefits matters. You will assist with tax analysis, modeling, and research while developing analytical and communication skills.

The role focuses on complex tax projects and engagements, with opportunities to learn how to apply tax guidance and regulatory developments to real client work.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing accounting, finance, taxation, or related field.
• Preferred CPA eligibility plan and licensure in the state of the assigned office location.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of accounting and tax practices.
• Solid PC skills and proficiency with Excel and spreadsheets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax research and summarize conclusions in written form.
• Keep up to date on developments affecting taxation of employee benefits and payroll practices.
• Assist with marketing initiatives by writing articles, preparing pitch decks, researching targets, and developing presentations.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, judicial precedent and guidance.
• Draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation & benefits issues.
• Aggregate data in Excel for nondiscrimination testing of retirement plans.
• Review executive compensation plans for compliance with Internal Revenue Code and SEC requirements.
• Benchmark compensation against market data and develop reports to support recommendations.
• Review calculations and work product of peers for accuracy (primarily in Excel).
• Prepare employee benefit plan tax returns (Form 5500, Forms 990/990-T).

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Excel proficiency

Multitasking

US work authorization

Education

Accounting/Finance/Tax degree

CPA eligibility plans or bar membership

JD/LLM or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Office applications (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Description

Intern, Compensation & Benefits Tax

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

How You Will Contribute

A&M’s Compensation & Benefits Tax practice is currently seeking an intern to join our group. As an intern, you will work with a team of professionals to advise companies of all sizes on qualified retirement plan issues, executive compensation issues, as well as various other compensation and benefits matters. This position will focus on completing complex tax projects, participating in engagements requiring tax analysis/modeling for a variety of entities, providing tax and business advice in regard to complex transactions, and tax research & writing. With this position, you will further your analytical and communication skills while adding value for our clients by helping solve their complex problems.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Perform tax research and summarize conclusions in written form
• Keep up to date on latest developments as they affect taxation of employee benefits, executive compensation and payroll practices, in order to keep our clients up to date on the ever-changing regulatory environment
• Assist with marketing initiatives by writing articles, preparing pitch decks, researching targets, and developing presentations
• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, judicial precedent and other guidance
• Draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation & benefits issues
• Aggregating data in Excel to assist with complex nondiscrimination testing for qualified retirement plans, including issues related to complex controlled groups with multiple qualified plans
• Review executive compensation plans and agreements to ensure compliance with the various Internal Revenue Code and SEC requirements
• Benchmark compensation against market data and develop reports to support the compensation recommendations
• Review the calculations and work product of peers for accuracy and reasonableness, serving as a thorough reviewer of data and results (most of the work product reviewed will be in Excel)
• Prepare employee benefit plan tax returns (Form 5500) for various types of plans, as well as Forms 990 and Forms 990-T

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelors and/or advanced degree in accounting, finance, taxation, JD, LLM or other relevant field
• Preferred: definitive plans for meeting minimum educational requirements for CPA eligibility and licensure in the state of your assigned office location or membership to a State Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information
• Strong analytical skills, understanding of accounting theory, tax and accounting practices is preferred
• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications, especially Excel
• Proficiency in spreadsheets
• Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
• High motivation to learn and grow in a team setting
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. A&M will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Compensation Statement

The hourly rate is $35 per hour.

Benefits Summary

Fixed term employees are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs.