Tax Compliance & Reporting Specialist

Cooley LLP; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO 20 days

Holidays 10

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Tax Specialist to join the Accounting & Finance team in Reston, VA. The role focuses on tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory filings across offices and jurisdictions.

The position requires 3+ years of tax/accounting experience, with CPA certification preferred. Collaboration with external tax advisors and experience in a professional services setting are desirable. Overtime and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' tax/accounting-related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA certification preferred or in progress.
• Experience with external tax advisors and law firms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, reconcile, and provide tax information to external advisors for federal/state returns and Schedule K-1s.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors for timely filing of returns and respond to information requests.
• Prepare and file local tax returns (property, sales/use, gross receipts) and ensure timely compliance.
• Prepare monthly GL reconciliations and maintain workpapers for year-end tax prep.
• Monitor filing deadlines and coordinate with internal departments for timely filings.
• Respond to IRS/state/local notices and assist with audits as needed.
• Assist with partner tax communications and quarterly estimates.

Skills

Tax experience

Accounting experience

Overtime availability

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Elite 3E

Elite Enterprise

Job description

Cooley LLP is seeking a Tax Specialist to join the Accounting & Finance team in Reston, VA. The role focuses on tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory filings across offices and jurisdictions.

The position requires 3+ years of tax/accounting experience, with CPA certification preferred. Collaboration with external tax advisors and experience in a professional services setting are desirable. Overtime and travel may be required.