Tax Research Attorney

Arkansas Talent Group • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a large CPA Firm in Little Rock to find a Tax Research Attorney for their organization - an organization with a rooted brand of excellence. The Tax Research Attorney will provide exceptional service, extensive expertise, and personalized guidance to the firm and the clients. You will analyze potential legal issues and understand how rules, regulations, and case law can impact the firm and the clients. You must stay up to date on tax laws and regulations to excel in this field and with your expertise, will devise effective strategies to solve tax and financial challenges for the clients as well as provide prospective guidance to the firm.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate required.
• At least five years of practice as an attorney, public accounting or similar.
• Experience conducting legal research and communicating such verbally and in writing effectively.
• Experience with estate, gift, and income tax issues.
• Detailed knowledge of federal and state tax laws.
• Tax controversy experience.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an ability to proactively determine, prioritize and resolve issues.
• Located in, or willing to relocate to, Little Rock, Arkansas

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors or master's degree in taxation or accounting.
• Substantial financial/accounting knowledge and/or experience, preferred.
• Tax LLM.
• CPA license

Responsibilities

• Ability to interact with our firm, our clients and the Internal Revenue Service, law firms, and other related external firms.
• Offer expert advice and analysis on a wide range of tax matters, including estate, gift, and income tax issues.
• Assist the firm with risk assessment and counseling on complicated tax problems.
• Execute project-related tax research and analysis based on Federal and State tax laws.
• Counsel the firm on the consequences of new and updated federal and state tax laws that affect our clients.
• Prepare tax memoranda and client correspondence.
• Assist with tax controversy representation.
• Engage in client discussions, communications, and outreach as needed.
• Provide estate, succession, and gift planning advice.
• Manage fiduciary, estate, and gift tax compliance engagements.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify complex issues and apply advanced tax principles.
• Develop positive working relationships with firm employees and clients.
• Effectively exhibit communication, listening, and problem-solving skills, including asking questions.
• Stay informed on current topics, including industry trends, exploring new ideas, and continually expanding knowledge base.
• Provide resolutions and solutions for problems and issues

Benefits

• Competitive salary; bonus eligibility may be available and will be discussed during the interview process
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Potential career advancement opportunities
• Potential relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree