Tax Specialist

Cooley LLP•Washington, DC

23h•$74,880 - $110,240•Onsite

About The Position

Cooley is seeking a Tax Specialist to join the Accounting & Finance team. The Tax Specialist is responsible for the firm’s tax compliance, tax reporting, and regulatory filings across all offices and applicable tax jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with all tax laws and reporting requirements.

Requirements

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Available to work overtime, as required
Ability to travel, as required
3+ years’ prior tax/accounting-related experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably a BS in Accounting
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services firm
CPA certification
International law firm experience strongly preferred
Elite 3E or Elite Enterprise experience
Excellent attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities
Strong judgment
Team-player with collaborative spirit
Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data (if applicable)
Ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines, and maintain flexibility with work assignments and schedule
Strong analytical skills
Motivated self-starter and ability to take initiative
High level of professionalism at all times

Responsibilities

Collect, reconcile, and provide tax information and supporting documentation to the firm’s external tax advisors for the preparation of annual U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns and partners’ Schedule K-1s
Coordinate with the firm’s external tax advisors to facilitate the timely preparation and filing of federal and state partnership tax returns, including responding to information requests and reviewing draft filings
Prepare and file all local tax returns, including, but not limited to, property tax, sales and use tax, gross receipts, and other local tax returns, ensuring timely compliance with applicable filing requirements
Prepare monthly reconciliations for certain general ledger accounts and maintain supporting workpapers for year-end tax preparation
Monitor tax filing deadlines and coordinate with internal departments and external tax advisors to ensure timely completion of all tax filings
Research tax issues and monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and identify potential impacts to the firm
Respond to IRS, state, and local tax notices and assist with tax examinations and audits, as needed
Assist with partner tax communications, including the distribution of quarterly tax estimates and annual Schedule K-1s, and respond promptly to partner inquiries
Assist with the annual budgeting process by preparing tax-related projections, estimates, and supporting analysis
Perform other tax and accounting duties and special projects as assigned or required