Partnership Taxation Sr Associate - Asset Management/REIT

Grant Thornton•New York, NY

7d•$101,200 - $129,030•Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking a Partnership Taxation Sr. Associate - Asset Management/REIT to join their team. This role involves performing compliance for complex tax returns and providing tax consulting services for individual, trust, partnership, and S corporation clients. The associate will collaborate with the Partnership Business team, making recommendations on return preparation and tax savings opportunities, with a focus on accuracy, quality, and client service. The position is empowered by high-quality tools and resources to meet client needs, deliver high-value solutions, and help achieve more.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA preferred
Minimum two to six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, partnership, S corporation, individual and trust returns; proven ability to identify issues and work with specialists in other tax technical areas to resolve issues
Experience in working with high-net-worth individuals, owners of closely held businesses, private companies and family offices and a proven track record of implementation of tax strategies
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Can travel as needed

Responsibilities

Support multiple client service teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; actively assist in proposal activities and manage to budget
Supervise, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure deadlines are met, and enhance client relationships
Other duties as assigned