Tax Analyst II

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Edward Jones is seeking a Tax Analyst II to join the Income Tax team. The role supports tax compliance, preparation of tax provisions, and data-driven improvements across U.S. federal/state and Canadian filings for partnerships and C‑corporations.

Ideal candidates have a BA in Accounting/Finance, CPA progression, 2+ years of tax experience, and strong Excel/data skills; public accounting experience is a plus. Located in the St. Louis area or nearby, with office-based work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Two+ years of relevant tax experience preferred, ideally with complex entities.
• Experience in public accounting is a plus; strong Excel and data handling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations supporting income tax compliance across U.S. federal, state, and Canadian filings for partnerships and C‑corporations.
• Prepare monthly tax accruals and income tax provision calculations.
• Review and validate income tax deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Use automation and data tools to prepare partnership tax returns and workpapers; ensure timely, scalable processes.
• Extract, merge, transform, and reconcile data from multiple systems to support ASC 740 calculations, filings, and reconciliations.
• Provide income tax support to partnership accounting and services, respond to inquiries, resolve issues as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls, including AI and automation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA candidacy / CPA

Tools

Oracle

PeopleSoft Financials

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 20-Aug-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued.

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Overview

We are seeking a Tax Analyst II to join our Income Tax team, a core function supporting the firm’s financial reporting and compliance, and partner experience. This role is responsible for assistance with income tax filing and support.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare calculations supporting the firm’s income tax compliance across all applicable jurisdictions, including U.S. federal, U.S. state, and Canadian filings for domestic and Canadian partnerships and C-corporations.
• Prepare monthly tax accruals and income tax provision calculations
• Assist with the review and validation of income tax deliverables prepared internally and by third‑party service providers to ensure accuracy and completeness of core compliance
• Utilize automation and data tools to prepare partnership tax returns and supporting workpapers, ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable compliance processes
• Extract, merge, transform, and reconcile data from multiple systems and sources to support income tax calculations (ASC 740), filings, and reconciliations
• Provide income tax support to partnership accounting and partner services, responding to inquiries and assisting with issue resolution as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls, including the use of AI, automation, and data tools to enhance efficiency, consistency, and data quality

The Tax Analyst II will prepare and support assigned components of the workstreams above and will continue to develop a strong foundation in U.S. federal and state tax principles. Success in this role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, effective collaboration and communication, attention to detail, and the ability to execute responsibilities in a timely manner.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• CPA or progress toward completion, is a plus
• Two or more years of relevant tax experience preferred, ideally supporting complex entities
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to work with complex formulas and large datasets

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience with financial systems or analytics tools such as Oracle, PeopleSoft Financials, Power BI (DAX), Tableau, or Alteryx
• Working knowledge of partnership income tax concepts
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple priorities
• Ability to learn and apply complex concepts in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Interest in leveraging AI or automation tools to improve efficiency and data quality

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

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