Partnership Tax Accountant, Senior Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate for their internal tax department. This role offers the opportunity to prepare and file complex, multi-jurisdictional tax returns while collaborating with a high-performing team. You'll be responsible for ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and tax compliance, providing feedback and training to junior team members, and engaging with external auditors. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values your unique contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, while working in a hybrid model that promotes flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in tax accounting and finance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file complex partnership tax returns accurately.
• Collaborate with external auditors and stakeholders.

Skills

State and local tax returns

Tax, finance, accounting principles

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical skills in financial systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Location: New York

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Date: Jan 16, 2025

Requisition ID: 1570337

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Partnership Tax Accountant, Senior Associate (New York/New Jersey Preferred)

As a Tax Accountant Senior Associate in EY’s internal tax department, you'll be responsible for preparing and filing complex, multi-jurisdictional tax returns on behalf of the firm. Leadership at the firm will look to you to analyze and report financial information. As part of a high-performing team, you'll work to execute the tax calendar and confirm all federal and state tax returns are completed accurately and on time. Additionally, you'll have the chance to collaborate with external state or local auditors.

Your key responsibilities include

• Preparing and filing various types of complex partnership tax returns in accordance with firm policies and procedures
• Assisting with coordination of annual partner tax questionnaire process and updating the tax module databases
• Identification and escalation of tax or accounting process issues to mitigate risk
• Reviewing transactional data of the firm's financial records and ensuring accuracy
• Conducting research, including analyzing financial information, in response to inquiries by internal and external stakeholders
• Reconciliation of complex tax accounts
• Collaborating with external state or local tax authorities to research issues and prepare responses to mitigate risk for the firm
• Gaining advanced knowledge of financial applications as they apply to your role
• Providing performance-related feedback and training to more junior team members

Skills and attributes for success

You'll be working to prepare complex tax returns, so ensuring accuracy and identification of issues is vital to mitigating risk on behalf of the firm. You'll be working with EY professionals at all levels, so developing relationships and collaboration on special projects will be essential.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Experience working on state and local tax returns
• Proficiency of tax, finance, accounting principles and internal controls
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal
• Strong technical skills to gain advanced knowledge of financial systems
• 3-6 plus years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent work experience

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience working in a professional services firm
• Experience providing training and development to team members

What we look for

Experienced accounting and finance professionals who are trusted business advisors with a passion for providing exceptional client service to your stakeholders while maintaining high levels of financial management.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $64,200 to $127,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $80,200 to $132,300.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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