State & Local Tax - Unclaimed Property Senior Associate

Andersen • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

As a State and Local Tax Unclaimed Property Senior Associate, you will conduct and assist in overseeing services including state unclaimed property research, annual compliance reporting, audit defense, voluntary disclosures, risk assessments, and policy improvements. This highly consultative role emphasizes client satisfaction. As a subject matter expert, you will work directly with clients and lead unclaimed property engagement teams. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing team and take on new challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CPA, JD, or similar degree required.
• At least two years of experience in public accounting or a blend of corporate and public accounting experience.
• History of successful project completion and ability to clearly communicate key issues and roles with team members.
• Experience with MS Excel-based computations and models, including statistical sampling related to the areas described.
• Demonstrated proficiency documenting unclaimed property issues and analysis in writing, such as drafting technical memoranda or Voluntary Disclosure Program Reports.
• Leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate.
• Self-starter with initiative to seek opportunities and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Taxation or LL.M.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist in overseeing state unclaimed property research.
• Conduct and assist in overseeing annual compliance reporting.
• Conduct and assist in overseeing audit defense.
• Conduct and assist in overseeing voluntary disclosures.
• Conduct and assist in overseeing risk assessments and policy improvements.
• Work directly with clients and help ensure client satisfaction.
• Lead unclaimed property engagement teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Eligibility to enroll in the firm's 401(k) plan upon hire.
• 200 hours of paid time off annually.
• Twelve paid holidays each calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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