Tax Accountant

Ropes & Gray•Boston, MA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm that has been recognized for its leading practices in numerous areas. The firm is committed to investing in its internal support functions to reach an unsurpassed level in the professional services sector. As part of this investment, they are recruiting a Tax Accountant to play a key role in elevating the Finance function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting
Public Accounting experience
2-5 years of related work experience demonstrating increasing responsibilities
Superior computer software skills with a particular expertise in Excel
Microsoft Access
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Critical thinker able to question what is and recommend what should be
Creative problem solver
Team player with a strong work ethic
Works in a self-directed manner, producing an accurate, well-documented, completed work product often under time sensitive deadlines.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff.
Ability to be a proactive self-starter, who understands the details within a much larger context.
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
Ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple related activities.
Must pay attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Microsoft Access Database
Knowledge of Elite, report writers and databases preferred but not required
Experience with equity partners capital and investment partnerships (partnership accounting)

Responsibilities

Compile and prepare tax schedules for U.S. federal, state, international, and local government tax returns, including income, business tax, sales/use tax, and property tax returns.
Serve as the primary liaison with the firm’s outside tax advisors, providing necessary information for the preparation of U.S. federal, state, and international partnership tax returns.
Collaborate with the Tax Supervisor to ensure department objectives are met accurately and on time, and that firm procedures align with firm goals and global tax strategy.
Manage cash, including monthly bank reconciliation, partner capital calls, partner distributions, and tracking investment funding/redemptions.
Prepare timely and accurate statements and analyses for distribution to partners.
Assist partners and their personal tax accountants with tax-related questions concerning K-1s and other items.
Coordinate and assist with audits.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality for all financial and systems-related information.
Stay informed about trends, developments, and new technologies impacting the department.
Research global tax issues using CCH, BNA, and Lexis.
Participate in departmental project teams and task forces to streamline workflow and resolve issues.
Assist with various firm and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.