Tax Analyst

Troutman Pepper•Atlanta, GA

19d•$85,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Analyst supports the firm's state and local tax compliance and related accounting work. The role reconciles balance sheet and expense accounts; reviews and prepares sales and use tax and property tax returns; reviews and books fixed assets; and prepares filings for state taxes and business licenses. The Tax Analyst also supports tax planning initiatives, responds to partner tax inquiries, and identifies opportunities to improve tax processes and internal controls. The position works with partners, tax authorities, internal departments, and external advisors on partner tax reporting, multijurisdictional compliance, tax analyses, and payment processing. It prepares quarterly and year-end workpapers, reviews third-party-prepared federal and state returns, supports the annual budgeting process, and undertakes special tax and non-tax projects as needed. The role is described as operating in a hybrid and in-office setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of relevant tax experience.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, to prepare schedules and supporting workpapers.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to organize and implement detailed projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Client-focused team player with strong time management skills and a positive attitude.
Willingness to continue professional development to maintain relevant tax knowledge and skills.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet urgent deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with the ability to work toward long-term strategic goals.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and with teams to promote consistent and efficient workflows.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide high-quality service and partner effectively with diverse groups at various levels, including external contacts.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities in hybrid and in-office settings.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Tax experience in a partnership or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to information requests from partners, tax authorities, and internal departments, and prepare supporting materials as needed.
Support partner tax reporting, including Schedule K-1s, state withholding, composite filings, and pass-through entity tax (PTET) elections.
Compile income attributable to market- or cost-of-performance-based states.
Analyze tax expense accounts.
Prepare and pay quarterly partner tax estimates to multiple states as assigned.
Submit invoices and payment confirmations in Emburse (Chrome River) for payment processing or payment recording.
Manage multijurisdictional sales and use tax compliance, including taxability reviews, accruals, reconciliations, and filings.
Support business personal property tax compliance, including preparing renditions, reviewing assessments, and making tax payments across multiple jurisdictions.
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related tax reporting.
Create year-end and quarterly tax workpapers and other tax analyses as needed.
Review federal and state returns prepared by third-party advisors for accuracy.
Interact with other departments to improve processes and data integrity.
Perform special tax and non-tax projects as needed, such as state tax compliance, pass-through entity taxes, parking analysis, charitable contributions analysis, and meals and entertainment deductibility.
Prepare balance sheet analyses.
Identify and respond to internal and external client inquiries in a timely manner and seek feedback or follow-up as appropriate.
Assist with the annual budgeting process.