Tax Senior Associate - Private Companies

PwC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

PwC in Phoenix seeks a tax professional to analyze complex regulations and provide strategic guidance for private companies. You will prepare and review tax returns, ensuring compliance while minimizing risk. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, collaboration with clients, and ongoing tax research.

As a team leader, you will mentor junior staff, develop tailored tax strategies, and help clients meet their objectives under evolving laws and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment (member of the Bar or other credentials may qualify).

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex tax regulations to guide compliance and strategy for private companies.
• Prepare and review tax returns to support clients and minimize non-compliance risk.
• Interpret financial data to inform tax planning strategies.
• Draft and file regulatory submissions to ensure legal compliance.
• Monitor financial trends to identify opportunities for tax optimization.
• Collaborate with clients to tailor tax strategies to business goals.
• Apply tax accounting and auditing skills to ensure standards.
• Conduct tax research to stay updated on legislation.
• Mentor junior staff to enhance understanding of tax compliance.
• Build strong client relationships to anticipate needs and deliver service.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA eligibility for state exam

Job description

The Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complex tax regulations to provide strategic guidance and compliance solutions for private companies
• Reviewing and preparing tax returns to support clients in meeting their tax obligations while minimizing risks of non-compliance
• Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret financial data and inform tax planning strategies
• Drafting and filing regulatory submissions to maintain adherence to tax laws and regulations
• Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to identify opportunities for tax optimization
• Collaborating with clients to develop tailored tax strategies that align with their business objectives
• Applying tax accounting and auditing skills to validate compliance with professional and technical standards
• Engaging in tax research to stay informed on changes in tax legislation and their implications for clients
• Mentoring junior team members to enhance their understanding of tax compliance and strategy
• Building meaningful client relationships to anticipate needs and deliver quality tax services

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment (Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity)

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Excelling in corporate tax planning and regulatory compliance consulting
• Demonstrating analytical thinking and financial statement analysis
• Drafting and preparing tax documents with precision
• Monitoring and analyzing financial trends effectively
• Embracing change and demonstrating intellectual curiosity
• Developing meaningful client connections and anticipating needs
• Navigating complex situations with critical thinking and problem-solving skills

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.