Corporate Tax Senior
About The Position
Withum’s Tax Services Group helps clients meet tax reporting obligations accurately and on time while developing strategies to minimize or defer taxes. The group serves clients across business, individual, state and local, R&D tax credit, international, and private client tax services. Based in Withum’s Red Bank, New Jersey office, the Corporate Tax Senior works with an integrated team of CPAs and industry professionals. The role leads aspects of tax engagements, supervises and mentors staff, and develops and maintains client relationships. It focuses on corporate income tax accounting and compliance, particularly tax provisions under ASC 740, for a diverse client base that includes startup and middle-market companies across multiple industries. The position also supports tax consulting projects and contributes to process improvements and client service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- At least 3 years of public accounting experience focused on corporate tax and tax accounting under ASC 740.
- Experience preparing and reviewing income tax provisions and related tax accounting workpapers.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate income tax concepts.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and client service skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and provide guidance to junior staff.
- Ability to travel as needed, less than 10%.
Nice To Haves
- CPA license, JD, or Master’s degree in Taxation, preferred or in progress.
- SEC experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review income tax accounting calculations and related workpapers in accordance with ASC 740.
- Assist with tax provisions for clients across various industries, including startup and middle-market companies.
- Support tax accounting matters, including effective tax rate analyses, valuation allowance assessments, deferred tax calculations, provision-to-return adjustments, uncertain tax positions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare audit-ready tax provision workpapers and documentation supporting financial statement audits and ASC 740 compliance.
- Collaborate with managers and partners on technical tax accounting issues and communicate findings to clients.
- Serve as a day-to-day client contact, respond to inquiries, and help ensure timely engagement delivery.
- Participate in discussions with client personnel and external auditors concerning tax provisions and financial reporting.
- Assist with corporate tax compliance engagements and other tax consulting projects as needed.
- Identify potential issues and communicate them proactively to engagement leadership.
- Suggest process improvements and ways to enhance service delivery and client value.
- Mentor and assist associates in developing their technical and professional skills.
- Travel as needed, less than 10%.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Bonus program for eligible roles, based on individual and firm performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
