Partnership Tax Accountant - Senior Associate

EY • Secaucus, NJ

3d • $64,200 - $116,400

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 internal Finance function is continually evolving, and our global Finance mission is to provide complete, accurate, consistent, timely and insightful financial/operational information and advice, in the most efficient, effective and sustainable means possible to help us go all in and achieve our strategic ambitions.
Finance provides a wide range of services including Accounting and Tax teams which enable business management to make better decisions and satisfy our regulatory requirements. We do this by creating and maintaining globally aligned accounting and tax policies and efficient, rationalized processes.

The opportunity
As a Tax Accountant Senior Associate in EY’s internal tax department, you'll be responsible for preparing and filing complex, multi-jurisdictional tax returns on behalf of the firm. Leadership at the firm will look to you to analyze and report financial information. As part of a high-performing team, you'll work to execute the tax calendar and confirm all federal and state tax returns are completed accurately and on time. Additionally, you'll have the chance to collaborate with external state or local auditors.

Requirements

• Experience working on state and local tax returns and performing tax research
• Proficiency of tax, finance, accounting principles and internal controls
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal
• Strong technical skills to gain advanced knowledge of financial systems
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and professionals at all levels
• 3-6 plus years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong excel skills
• Experience working in a professional services firm
• Experience providing training and development to team members

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing various types of complex partnership tax returns in accordance with firm policies and procedures
• Assisting with coordination of annual partner tax questionnaire process and updating the tax module databases
• Identification and escalation of tax or accounting process issues to mitigate risk
• Reviewing transactional data of the firm's financial records and ensuring accuracy
• Conducting research, including analyzing financial information, in response to inquiries by internal and external stakeholders
• Reconciliation of complex tax accounts
• Collaborating with external state or local tax authorities to research issues and prepare responses to mitigate risk for the firm
• Gaining advanced knowledge of financial applications as they apply to your role
• Providing performance-related feedback and training to more junior team members

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
• The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $64,200 to $116,400.
• The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $77,000 to $132,300.
• Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
• In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
• You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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