State Tax Accountant: US & UK Compliance

Clifford Chance LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Clifford Chance US LLP seeks a full-time U.S. Tax Accountant focused on state tax to join our New York-based tax team. The role involves preparing federal, state, and other income tax filings and supporting UK entity tax reporting and compliance.

You will contribute to broader tax strategy and planning within a global professional services environment. You will report to the Head of Tax, Americas, and work under the Firm's Agile Working Policy, with in-office presence required two to three days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in taxation preferred.
• CPA/EA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of state tax laws and nexus considerations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain state tax filings and related workpapers.
• Support UK office with U.S. tax reporting requirements (Forms 1065, 1042, W-8).
• Analyze multistate tax exposure and ensure accurate application of state rules.
• Manage estimated payments, refunds, and PTET obligations.
• Review vendor-submitted IRS Forms W-8 prior to payments.

Skills

State tax compliance

Multistate tax

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's in taxation (preferred)

Tools

OneSource

CCH

SAP

Job description

Clifford Chance US LLP seeks a full-time U.S. Tax Accountant focused on state tax to join our New York-based tax team. The role involves preparing federal, state, and other income tax filings and supporting UK entity tax reporting and compliance.

You will contribute to broader tax strategy and planning within a global professional services environment. You will report to the Head of Tax, Americas, and work under the Firm's Agile Working Policy, with in-office presence required two to three days