M&A Senior Tax Associate

Andersen • Seattle, WA

116d • $86,500 - $133,800

About The Position

At Andersen, we offer a thrilling expedition into the world of Tax, Valuation, and Business Advisory. As a Senior, you will participate in engagements that span across the broader income tax spectrum, offering rotational exposure and development. You will assist in the preparation and review of tax consulting and compliance workpapers, interpret statutory and regulatory tax provisions, and collaborate with managers and consultants to develop tools and procedures for compliance filings. Your role will also involve analyzing large data sets, supporting process improvements, and maintaining current knowledge of tax regulations.

Requirements

• 4 – 6 years of experience in tax compliance or tax consulting.
• Advanced credential allowing for client representation before the Internal Revenue Service required (i.e. CPA or JD).
• Strong understanding of federal income tax principles and statutory interpretation.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Strong analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Public accounting or tax advisory firm experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with tax compliance software and Excel-based workpaper design.
• PMP certification or interest in process/project management a plus.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or interest in process/project management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in engagements that span across the broader income tax spectrum, offering rotational exposure and development.
• Assist in the preparation and review of tax consulting workpapers, including quantitative tax modeling and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and review of tax compliance workpapers, supporting the tax reporting requirement associated with the consulting workstreams.
• Interpret statutory and regulatory tax provisions and apply them to real-world client situations.
• Collaborate with managers and consultants to develop tools and procedures to prepare compliance filings using audit-ready compliance processes.
• Analyze, scrutinize, and build reports from large data sets to support credit calculations and compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation of process improvements and technology-enabled tools within the compliance workflow.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant tax regulations and legislative updates.
• Support project management activities including timeline tracking and client communications.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation.
• Discretionary employee bonus program based on individual and firm performance metrics.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• 401(k) plan enrollment upon hire.
• Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree