Senior Associate, Federal Tax (Partnerships)

Alvarez & Marsal•Los Angeles, CA

56d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M. One of the largest pillars in our Tax practice is our Federal Tax team who have a deep specialization in tax consulting and compliance services for pass through entities (partnerships, S corps). In many cases, our Tax professionals manage day-to-day client service relationships. As such, they serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized tax services that help to improve compliance with taxing entities, while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Due to our tremendous growth, we're seeking a Senior Associate to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
2+ years of relevant experience with Partnerships and Compliance
CPA (or in the process of pursuing)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience with all Microsoft Office products (with an emphasis on Excel)
Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage multiple teams and deadlines
High motivation to learn and grow
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with GoSystems, OneSource, and research software preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the tax compliance process by reviewing partners' estimates, extensions and annual compliance filings for pass through entities
Independently conduct research and review analysis of a wide variety of tax issues
Participate in tax-planning and consulting projects for pass through clients
Assist with special projects in specific technical areas such as tax basis balance sheets, capital account maintenance, tax distribution calculations, and structuring opportunities
Attend client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations
Create deliverables that are concise, complete and address the elements deemed critical by the client
Mentor Associates when they are supporting the same projects by delegating appropriate tasks and ensuring they complete tasks efficiently
Develops others by sharing proven techniques, best practices and procedures
Value diversity of perspectives and creates opportunities for individuals to feel comfortable contributing
Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses; with opportunity to assume additional responsibility quickly
Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients by using working knowledge of client businesses
Assist with business development and building the firm's client portfolio by creating proposal materials such as pitch decks
Build internal relationships with other members of the Federal Tax team and the greater A&M firm

Benefits

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal.
Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave.
The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

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