Gerson Lehrman Group

Senior Associate, Tax

Gerson Lehrman Group$70K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred
  • Minimum 4 years in corporate tax or public accounting
  • CPA license preferred or actively pursuing certification
  • Familiarity with ASC 740 and tax-related financial reporting
  • Strong experience in corporate tax compliance
  • Knowledge of U.S. international tax concepts like GILTI and FDII a plus
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
  • Proficient in relationship-building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage internal compliance calendar for timely tax filings with inputs from teams
  • Partner with Accounting for data provision to third-party tax consultants
  • Review corporate tax returns prepared by external consultants
  • Prepare computations for income tax extensions and estimated payments
  • Support international tax compliance including Form 5471 and 1118
  • Handle indirect tax compliance, including VAT workpapers and sales tax filings
  • Investigate and resolve tax-related notices and support special tax projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on day one
  • Flexible paid time off with no limits on vacation time and 10 company holidays
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible courses, including language skills
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement
  • Free wellbeing support resources and counseling assistance
  • Additional work perks based on job location.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Manage GLG's internal compliance calendar to ensure filings are prepared timely with necessary inputs from internal teams and preparation with third-party consultants. This calendar includes all filings (US and foreign direct, indirect, non-income tax, transfer pricing compliance, etc.).
  • Partner with Accounting to provide necessary information to third-party consultants to prepare US & foreign income tax returns for GLG's review.
  • Review corporate tax returns prepared by third-party consultants.
  • Prepare computation to support US and foreign income tax extension and estimated payments.
  • Prepare state adjustments workpaper to support preparation of US provision and state income tax returns.
  • Prepare state allocation and apportionment computations, closely monitoring legislative updates by jurisdiction to ensure compliance with local regulations. This includes nexus determinations.
  • Prepare inputs for international tax compliance forms, including Form 5471 and Form 1118.
  • Support preparation of key international tax computations, including GILTI, FDII and FTC.

Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Monitor changes in filing frequencies.
  • Prepare monthly workpapers to support sales tax filings filed via Avalara.
  • Partner with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to resolve any questions related to sales and use tax recorded in the general ledger.
  • Support U.S. withholding tax process workflow.
  • Review VAT workpapers prepared by internal team members and review returns prepared by third-party service providers. Reconcile VAT receivable and payable accounts.

Tax Accounting & Provision
  • Support preparation of components for the quarterly and annual global tax provision including RTP preparation, payment reconciliation, computation of book-to-tax differences, state taxable income computation, technical research, etc.
  • Prepare various memos to document positions.
  • Support statutory audits including full preparation of local provision and footnote, review of US GAAP to statutory adjustments, inquiries from local auditors, etc.

Other Items
  • Investigate, manage, and support resolution of tax-related notices, including preparing necessary documentation and responses.
  • Provide support for special tax-related projects, as needed.
  • Support computation of inputs into annual budget for FP&A
  • Develop strong relationships with the Accounting department to maximize opportunities for automation of data and ensure completeness, accuracy, and efficiency.


Qualifications
  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, with a Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation a plus
  • Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant corporate tax and/or public accounting
  • Certification: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or actively pursuing one is strongly preferred
  • Experience in ASC 740 and tax related financial reporting.
  • Strong corporate tax compliance experience.
  • Exposure to U.S. international tax concepts, including GILTI, FDII, BEAT and foreign tax credits is a plus.
  • Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment with small team.
  • Willingness to do everything no matter how big or small.
  • Demonstrate responsibility, take ownership of tasks, and collaborate effectively as a team player.
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders to drive efficiencies.
  • Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
  • Process-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent project management skills with proactive approach towards driving quality results.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to drive collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization

What We Offer:

Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
  • Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
  • Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
  • Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
  • Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location

Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is:

$70,500-$130,000 USD

About Gerson Lehrman Group

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) is a professional learning platform that connects subject-matter experts with organizations seeking insights to make better decisions. GLG?s platform provides access to insights from a network of more than 900,000 experts who work across every industry and geography. GLG?s clients include Fortune 500 companies, leading professional services firms, and top-tier academic institutions. GLG was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York City.
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