International Tax Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Fort Lauderdale, FL

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The International Tax Senior Associate is a national business line role responsible for reviewing and delivering U.S. international tax services to clients across industries and market segments. The role collaborates with managers, associates, and colleagues around the globe to help clients address complex business problems through Grant Thornton solutions, with a focus on quality.

The position offers formal training, on-the-job learning, and access to industry expertise to develop technical skills and business acumen. The Senior Associate supervises, trains, and mentors associates and interns, may serve as an engagement in-charge, and takes increasing responsibility for reviewing complex tax returns and client deliverables. Travel may be required as needed. The role follows the firm’s hybrid work model and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least two years of progressive tax consulting experience, preferably including at least one year focused on international taxation.
• Experience with a large accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company.
• Advanced analytical, technical, tax accounting, and technology skills, with proficiency in U.S. tax compliance and consulting.
• Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
• Exceptional client service skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Computer expertise, including knowledge of tax software and technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or JD/active law license.

Responsibilities

• Provide international tax services that deliver measurable value and advise clients across industries on international tax matters.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on international tax projects.
• Assess associate performance for engagement reviews and perform an in-charge role as needed.
• Review complex business returns with international complexities and recommend ways to improve accuracy and identify tax savings opportunities.
• Take on increasing responsibility in the tax return review process.
• Research and analyze international and domestic tax issues.
• Use tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters.
• Write and review tax advice for clients.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options, consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model.
• Work-life integration options.
• Personalized and comprehensive benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.

What This Job Offers

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