Tax Associate

Corient; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

Medical Plan options

Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Corporate Discount Program

Volunteer days for community service

Job summary

A wealth management company in New York is seeking a Tax Associate to provide tax planning and compliance services for high-net-worth clients. Responsibilities include preparing various tax returns and conducting tax research. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive pay and benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing individual, trust and business tax returns.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• 1 to 3 years of prior work experience as a tax preparer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses.
• Review tax source documents and data.
• Conduct tax research to support planning and compliance efforts.

Skills

Solid accounting and knowledge of tax laws

Effective written and verbal communication

Strong analytical and deductive reasoning

Detail oriented

Strong organizational and time management skills

Education

BA/BS degree in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation or Accountancy preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

CCH Axcess

Job description

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Description

At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.

Location: New York, NY

Overview

Corient is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Associate to join the Corient Tax Practice, which provides Tax Planning and Compliance Services to sophisticated high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, estates and private foundations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, trust, estate, gift, foundation, and business tax returns on a timely basis
• Review tax source documents and data pushed through OCR for accuracy
• Conduct tax research to support tax planning and compliance efforts
• Be proactive and stay current on new tax legislation and tax reform
• Assist with handling Federal and State Tax notices
• Maintain detailed and organized tax files, including documenting all relevant information and supporting documents for tax returns.
• Collect and input relevant financial records into tax return software or databases.
• Analyze tax data submitted by clients to maximize the outcome to the client.
• Support the tax planning process for clients and members of the Tax team.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting and knowledge of tax laws and regulations in general.
• Experience in preparing individual, trust and business tax returns.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and tax applications (e.g. CCH Axcess).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior problem-solving abilities as well as good decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage a variety of projects accurately and simultaneously within strict deadlines.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service and exhibits a sense a of urgency to complete work in a timely and accurate manner
• BA/BS degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required; Master’s in Taxation or Accountancy preferred
• Active CPA licensed or seeking CPA license preferred
• 1 to 3 years of prior work experience as a tax preparer preferred, but not required (Big 4 Experience Preferred)

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Pay Information

This position is exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of New York. The pay range for this position is $79,000 - $100,000 USD per year. We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.
• This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.
• Corient participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
• Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure.

What You can Expect from Us

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient
• Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter & Transit FSA
• Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Giving back to the community - Volunteer days

Corient is one of the fastest-growing wealth management platforms in the United States. We serve more than 10,000 clients and manage over $100 billion of assets through offices located across the country. We combine a boutique's personal service, creativity and objective advice with the extensive resources and vast intellectual capital of an innovative industry leader to create a profoundly different wealth management experience for our clients. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.