Partnership Tax Senior Associate - SALT

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Tampa, FL

About The Position

As a State & Local Tax Senior Associate on PwC’s Internal Partnership Tax Team, you will play a pivotal role within the firm’s internal Tax department, focusing on state tax compliance, research, planning, and budgeting for the firm and, ultimately, its partners. You will help navigate complex tax regulations, support tax planning and strategy, and contribute to optimizing tax positions while confirming compliance with applicable tax laws and reducing risk. In this role, you will review and analyze complex tax data and support internal projects that help the business meet its obligations. You will leverage a broad range of tools, methodologies, and technical knowledge to interpret data, generate insights, and develop recommendations that support informed decision-making and the firm’s broader business priorities. As a Senior Associate, you will manage increasingly complex work, support project execution, and help maintain professional and technical standards. You will also build meaningful relationships, mentor and develop junior staff, and contribute to a team environment that motivates others to deliver quality. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your state and local tax expertise, strengthen your business acumen, and continue building your personal brand within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Prior Big 4 Tax experience
Demonstrating analytical thinking in complex tax scenarios
Drafting tax documents with attention to detail
Cultivating relationship building within diverse teams
Excelling in tax planning and regulatory compliance consulting
Utilizing strategic questioning to enhance tax research and preparation
Embracing change and innovation in tax services delivery
Leveraging project management skills for successful tax compliance initiatives
Preference for an advanced degree such as a Master's, MBA, Juris Doctorate, LLM, or PhD

Responsibilities

Executing tax compliance and consulting workstreams and managing stakeholder expectations effectively
Preparation and filing of tax returns to meet regulatory requirements
Utilizing analytical thinking to review and analyze financial data for tax compliance
Developing and implementing state tax planning strategies to optimize tax positions
Drafting and reviewing documents to support tax compliance and strategic initiatives
Monitoring and analyzing financial trends to identify opportunities for tax optimization
Raising issues with stakeholders and team members, escalating when necessary
Supporting partnership tax compliance and consulting services related to state and local tax positions
Building relationships with stakeholders to facilitate tax management and internal tax due diligence
Promoting creativity and embracing change to improve tax processes and stakeholder experience
Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to the firm's code of conduct
Embracing technology and innovation to enhance tax outcomes