Value Added Tax (VAT) Senior Associate

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401k

holiday pay

vacation

personal and family sick leave

and more

Job summary

PwC in the United States seeks a tax professional to advise on VAT and indirect taxes, navigate regulations, and deliver tailored strategies for clients. You will collaborate with clients, analyze data, and mentor junior team members, while upholding the highest professional standards and engaging in ongoing learning.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree, with CPA eligibility in the applicable state.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Must meet educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on VAT and indirect taxes to optimize client tax positions.
• Navigate complex tax regulations to assist clients in compliance and planning.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored indirect tax strategies.
• Analyze tax data to generate insights and recommendations for client engagements.
• Utilize digital tools and methodologies to enhance tax service delivery.
• Manage and mentor junior team members to foster professional growth.
• Build and maintain meaningful client relationships to understand their needs and expectations.
• Engage in continuous learning to deepen understanding of indirect tax and related fields.
• Uphold professional and technical standards in all client interactions and deliverables.

Skills

VAT compliance

Analytical thinking

AI collaboration

International tax

Digital tooling

Active listening

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic advice on value-added tax (VAT) and other indirect taxes to optimize client tax positions
• Navigating complex tax regulations to assist clients in compliance and planning
• Collaborating with clients to develop tailored indirect tax strategies
• Analyzing tax data to generate insights and recommendations for client engagements
• Utilizing digital tools and methodologies to enhance tax service delivery
• Managing and mentoring junior team members to foster professional growth
• Building and maintaining meaningful client relationships to understand their needs and expectations
• Engaging in continuous learning to deepen understanding of indirect tax and related fields
• Upholding professional and technical standards in all client interactions and deliverables

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

• Demonstrating proficiency in Value-Added Tax (VAT) compliance
• Utilizing analytical thinking to solve complex tax issues
• Excelling in AI-Human collaboration for innovative tax solutions
• Applying knowledge of international taxation in diverse scenarios
• Leveraging digital tooling for efficient tax documentation
• Engaging in active listening to enhance client relationships
• Embracing change to adapt to evolving tax regulations

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Competitive Salary and Benefits

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• holiday pay
• vacation
• personal and family sick leave
• and more

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Visa and Sponsorship

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.

Fair Chance Reform Considerations

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.