Senior Consultant, Income Tax Compliance

Ryan•Plano, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Income Tax Compliance Senior Consultant works with the income tax compliance team to provide compliance services to corporate and partnership clients. The role prepares workpapers and original and amended federal and state income tax returns, handles quarterly estimated and extension payments, identifies tax issues, and provides tax analysis for a wide variety of entities and their affiliates. The Senior Consultant collaborates with team members and works independently when needed. The position offers a flexible hybrid arrangement at a Ryan office in Dallas, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, or Philadelphia. For the first 60 days, employees work onsite three days per week and remotely two days per week. After that, the schedule changes to one or two office days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely from home. The work takes place in a standard indoor office environment and involves regular interaction with employees at all levels, external clients, vendors, and candidates. Occasional prolonged sitting while working at a computer is noted. Minimal travel is required, if any. The base salary hiring range varies by geographic location: California (certain locations), $82,500–$129,525; California (other locations), $75,000–$118,250; Colorado, $72,000–$113,300; Illinois (certain locations), $75,000–$118,250; Illinois (other locations), $72,000–$113,300; Maryland, $72,000–$113,300; Massachusetts (certain locations), $75,000–$118,250; Massachusetts (other locations), $72,000–$113,300; New Jersey, $82,500–$129,525; New York (certain locations), $82,500–$129,525; New York (other locations), $68,500–$107,800; and Washington, $75,000–$118,250. Ryan is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA license or CPA eligibility.
3–5 years of federal and state income tax compliance experience in public accounting, professional services, or a corporate tax department.
Strong understanding of federal and state income tax concepts, including apportionment, modifications, estimated tax requirements, and filing methodologies.
Experience preparing consolidated corporate income tax returns.
Knowledge of pass-through entities, multistate filing requirements, and unitary reporting.
Experience working with clients across multiple industries.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet-based research.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting.
Intermediate proficiency with GoSystem Tax RS, ONESOURCE, and/or Corptax software is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Income Tax Compliance Management team in developing project work plans and scheduling associated deliverables.
Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment and work independently when required.
Respond to client inquiries and requests from state tax agencies.
Maintain professional and responsive communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
Work effectively in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
Prepare and file original and amended federal and state corporate and partnership income tax returns, including estimated tax and extension payments.
Review documentation and research federal and state income tax issues.
Analyze raw financial data, perform applicable tax calculations, and prepare corresponding tax returns.
Perform other duties as assigned.