Telecom Tax Senior Associate

EisnerAmper • Shreveport, LA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Telecom Tax team. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a growing environment and provides clients with exceptional service. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work About Our Tax Team: As the largest service line within the firm, EisnerAmper’s Tax Group does not only provide trusted and innovative tax solutions to its clients, but it creates new opportunities for employees to grow, both personally and professionally. With a range of specialties based on location and industry, employees have the flexibility to focus on the work they want to do and the autonomy to shape their careers in a fulfilling way. A hybrid between a general tax practice and a hyper-specialized firm, our culture is based on collaboration, innovation, and transparency. For us, success is defined by working together, sometimes across specialties, to provide the best tax solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs. Tax regulations and procedures are always changing, and so are we. All EisnerAmper tax employees are empowered to challenge the status quo by thinking outside the box and bringing new ideas to the table. Because when we can identify creative ways to reduce filing turnarounds or streamline compliance work, we're able spend more time conducting impactful business advisory services for our clients. About EisnerAmper: EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients. Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: [email protected]. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AW1 Preferred Location: Shreveport EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firms in the U.S., with more than 4,500 employees and over 450 partners across the country. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today, and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers and investors who serve these clients. Our reach extends globally, with offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, India, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, and Ireland. EisnerAmper is a merit-based employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of background. If you require assistance completing an employment application due to a disability, please contact [email protected] so that we can provide you with an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent field
• 2+ years of experience with telecom-related tax and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with telecom billing systems and tax rating engines (e.g., Rev.io, Avalara, SureTax, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, staff, tax administrators and regulators.
• Experience mentoring and reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications services and taxability (VoIP, broadband, wireless, CLEC/ILEC, UCaaS).
• Interest in telecom or tax certifications (e.g., CMI, CPA, JD) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Telecom related tax and regulatory surcharge compliance
• Preparing & Reviewing: Federal Universal Service Fund (USF) filings — FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q
• State and local telecom tax returns
• E911, TRS, gross receipts, and utility commission reports
• Annual and quarterly regulatory filings with state PUCs or the FCC
• Manage client portfolios and coordinating deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.

Benefits

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
• We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
• We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
• Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees