Global Indirect Tax Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Boston, MA

1d • $86,400 - $129,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Global Indirect Tax Senior Associate, you’ll deliver a full range of tax
planning, consulting, and compliance services for your multiple clients – all
with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll
collaborate with the Global Indirect Tax team and work closely with staff on
various tax matters, on all phases of project and engagement management, 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 and help you
achieve more, confidently.    

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting 
• Minimum two to six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• Can travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation preferred

Responsibilities

• Run client engagements from start to finish, which may include planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing budget 
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed 
• Contribute to practice development through process improvements, thought leadership, and team collaboration.
• Deliver a broad range of US State and Local Indirect Tax consulting services, with a primary focus on Sales/Use Tax. Examples of relevant consulting services may include: Reverse audits (e.g., refund claims) Audit defense and controversy support Multi-state nexus analyses Researching state and local tax issues, including taxability treatment, preparing related technical memoranda, and drafting client correspondence  Exposure quantification and remediation planning Navigating the Registration and Voluntary Disclosure Agreement process across various states ASC 450 reviews Performing sales/use tax due diligence analyses Assisting with administrative and compliance aspects, including occasionally preparing, reviewing, and/or filing clients’ sales/use tax returns and responding to inquiries from state taxing authorities.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level