Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
IFS - Finance

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a State & Local Tax Senior Associate on PwC's Internal Partnership Tax Team, you will play a pivotal role within the firm's internal Tax department, focusing on state tax compliance, research, planning, and budgeting for the firm and, ultimately, its partners. You will help navigate complex tax regulations, support tax planning and strategy, and contribute to optimizing tax positions while confirming compliance with applicable tax laws and reducing risk.

In this role, you will review and analyze complex tax data and support internal projects that help the business meet its obligations. You will leverage a broad range of tools, methodologies, and technical knowledge to interpret data, generate insights, and develop recommendations that support informed decision-making and the firm's broader business priorities.

As a Senior Associate, you will manage increasingly complex work, support project execution, and help maintain professional and technical standards. You will also build meaningful relationships, mentor and develop junior staff, and contribute to a team environment that motivates others to deliver quality. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your state and local tax expertise, strengthen your business acumen, and continue building your personal brand within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

- Executing tax compliance and consulting workstreams and managing stakeholder expectations effectively
- Preparation and filing of tax returns to meet regulatory requirements
- Utilizing analytical thinking to review and analyze financial data for tax compliance
- Developing and implementing state tax planning strategies to optimize tax positions
- Drafting and reviewing documents to support tax compliance and strategic initiatives
- Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to identify opportunities for tax optimization
- Raising issues with stakeholders and team members, escalating when necessary
- Supporting partnership tax compliance and consulting services related to state and local tax positions
- Building relationships with stakeholders to facilitate tax management and internal tax due diligence
- Promoting creativity and embracing change to improve tax processes and stakeholder experience
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to the firm's code of conduct
- Embracing technology and innovation to enhance tax outcomes

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Prior Big 4 Tax experience
- Demonstrating analytical thinking in complex tax scenarios
- Drafting tax documents with attention to detail
- Cultivating relationship building within diverse teams
- Excelling in tax planning and regulatory compliance consulting
- Utilizing strategic questioning to enhance tax research and preparation
- Embracing change and innovation in tax services delivery
- Leveraging project management skills for successful tax compliance initiatives
- Preference for an advanced degree such as a Master's, MBA, Juris Doctorate, LLM, or PhD

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $151,470. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $187,000. 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