Taxation & Compensation Specialist

Husch Blackwell • Milwaukee, WI

2d • $57,000 - $128,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Taxation & Compensation Specialist position. This position may be filled remotely or in a hybrid capacity in any of our locations.

Requirements

• 4-year degree with major coursework in related field required; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
• 1+ years’ experience in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Some experience in a tax-related field required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with K-1's and partnership business models in a large legal or professional services financial department is preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic accounting and tax guidelines/standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and organization of schedules and documents related to the partnership tax return.
• Support the distribution and tracking of Partner K-1 forms and follow up on routine partner inquiries.
• Provide administrative support for the Partner Loan Program (PLP), including data entry and document management.
• Reconcile partner account balances and assist with preparation of true-up calculations under the direction of senior staff.
• Assist with semi-monthly exception calculations for Partners.
• Assist with the year-end reconciliation process for partner equity accounts and related tax filings.
• Monitor and summarize updates to tax laws as directed by senior team members.
• Assist with true-up payment calculations.
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings, document collection, and communication for the tax return and audit processes.
• Supports with the compensation review cycles, including data integrity, system set-up, communications, and review of pay change submissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• an employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level