Corporate / Tax Associate

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two or more years of relevant tax experience in a law or CPA firm.
  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • Solid understanding of federal and state tax laws, as well as corporate and partnership taxation principles.
  • Must be a licensed attorney.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Handle federal and state tax matters for corporate clients.
  • Assist in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
  • Review and analyze tax returns and financial statements.
  • Conduct in-depth tax research to support legal arguments.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide comprehensive tax solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a reputable law firm with a strong corporate team.
  • Professional development opportunities, including potential for an LLM in Taxation.
  • Collaborative work environment promoting teamwork.
  • Focus on addressing complex tax issues, enhancing problem-solving skills.
Full Job Description
Porter Wright has an opportunity for a Corporate Tax Associate in the Columbus, Ohio office to handle federal and state tax matters, assist in corporate transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, as well as review and analyze tax returns and financial statements. An LLM in Taxation is preferred but not required.

Qualifications include:
• Two plus years of relevant tax experience in a law firm or CPA firm
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong understanding of federal income tax, state and local tax, partnership taxation, and corporate tax principles
• Must be admitted to the practice of law
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Ideal Candidates will have demonstrated the following attributes:
• Strong work ethic and desire to grow as a valued member of the Corporate team
• Emotional Intelligence and Humility
• Exceptional project management skills
• Willingness to collaborate and work on teams
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to engage in internal and external relationship building.

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