Tax Analyst

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders•Dallas, TX

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Analyst supports the firm's state and local tax compliance, including balance sheet and expense account reconciliations, sales and use tax review and return preparation, property tax review and return preparation, fixed asset review and booking, and filings for state taxes and business licenses. The role also provides analytical support for tax planning, responds to partner tax inquiries, and identifies opportunities to improve tax processes and internal controls. The position supports partner tax reporting and payments, multijurisdictional sales and use tax compliance, business personal property tax compliance, and fixed asset records and reporting. It prepares tax workpapers and analyses, reviews federal and state returns prepared by third-party advisors, supports process and data-integrity improvements, assists with annual budgeting, and undertakes special tax and non-tax projects as needed. The role works in hybrid and in-office settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least three years of relevant tax experience, preferably in a partnership or professional services environment.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially 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.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet urgent deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work toward long-term strategic goals.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and with teams, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide high-quality service and work effectively with diverse internal and external contacts.
Willingness to continue professional development to maintain tax-related knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate.
Relevant tax experience in a partnership or professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Respond to information requests from partners, tax authorities, and internal departments, preparing 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, including 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, seeking feedback or follow-up as appropriate.
Assist with the annual budgeting process.