Grant Thornton

Partnership Taxation Sr Associate - Asset Management/REIT

Grant Thornton$101K — $129K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA preferred
  • 2-6 years of tax compliance or consulting experience
  • Expertise in US GAAP and tax compliance for partnerships and S corporations
  • Ability to manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals and private companies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Leadership experience in training and mentoring staff

Responsibilities

  • Support client service teams with tax compliance and consulting projects
  • Supervise and train junior staff on tax projects
  • Conduct research on various tax matters and utilize software for returns
  • Communicate with IRS and other tax authorities on client behalf
  • Maintain client relationships to manage expectations and enhance satisfaction

Benefits

  • Personalized and comprehensive benefits acknowledging individual identities and responsibilities
  • Flexible work options including hybrid model with in-office requirements
  • Support for work-life balance and overall well-being
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Partnership Tax Senior Associate, you'll perform compliance for complex tax returns and provide tax consulting services for your individual, trust, partnership, and S corporation clients - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with the Partnership Business team and make recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, focusing on accuracy, quality and client service because together is how we succeed.

From day one, you'll be empowered by high-quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs, deliver high-value solutions, and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

  • Support multiple client service teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; actively assist in proposal activities and manage to budget
  • Supervise, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
  • Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
  • Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
  • Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships
  • Other duties as assigned


You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA preferred
  • Minimum two to six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience
  • Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, partnership, S corporation, individual and trust returns; proven ability to identify issues and work with specialists in other tax technical areas to resolve issues
  • Experience in working with high-net-worth individuals, owners of closely held businesses, private companies and family offices and a proven track record of implementation of tax strategies
  • Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
  • Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
  • Can travel as needed
  • The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here's what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.


Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
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