Business Tax Services- Exempt Organization - Senior

EY Société d'AvocatsChicago, IL
Hybrid

About The Position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. EY's National Tax Department (NTD) serves high-profile clients by providing a range of tax planning and tax-related advisory services. The combination of knowledge and experience forms the basis of our ability to assist clients in meeting their business objectives. The Exempt Organizations (EO) Tax Services practice operates within the NTD, and focuses exclusively on tax exempt organizations, including: universities, health care systems and high profile charities that are integral to the well-being of their communities. As part of the EO team, you will have the chance to help ensure these organizations maintain their tax exempt status and are viable to serve their exempt purpose for years to come. The opportunity As a member, you will build your knowledge of tax exempt organizations and advise how to maintain their exemption from paying taxes. As you progress, you'll become a trusted business advisor to your clients while helping organizations grow. You will also benefit from being mentored by nationally recognized tax professionals who include some of the firm's most senior tax talent.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field, supported by significant tax or legal experience
  • MST, MAcc, JD/LLM preferred
  • Valid US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active state bar membership or progress toward certification
  • Minimum of 3 years of work experience in professional tax organization, law firm, or IRS
  • Understanding and experience with tax-exempt and non-profit taxation
  • Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills; problem-solving ability and attention to detail
  • Willingness to travel as needed
  • Working in a balanced hybrid environment
  • Strong business development, communication and leadership skills
  • Multitasking and working effectively across multiple projects and deadlines

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in large tax-exempt organization tax compliance/consulting in either professional tax firm, IRS or law firm

Responsibilities

  • Provide clients with tax guidance and planning related to protecting tax-exempt status
  • Prepare and review tax returns for exempt organizations and their taxable affiliates (990s/1120s/1065s and related filings; including international filings, IRS audit defense strategies, and other tax matters)
  • Implement tax strategies that align with the client's business objectives
  • Provide high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations
  • Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business
  • Contribute to the success of the team: developing thorough understanding of EY methodologies/tools to enhance service delivery, seek opportunities to provide tax services, challenge procedures used in the past, and find new approaches
  • Help develop staff and other junior tax professionals by providing effective performance feedback

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Pension and 401(k) plans
  • Wide range of paid time off options
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Designated EY Paid Holidays
  • Winter/Summer breaks
  • Personal/Family Care
  • Other leaves of absence
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