Value Added Tax (VAT) Senior Associate

PwC•Chicago, IL

5d•$77,000 - $214,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Value Added Tax (VAT) Senior Associate, you will provide advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex indirect tax regulations and optimize their indirect tax positions. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, grow your personal brand, and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality work. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow. In this role, you will work within our Tax practice, focusing on value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax, and other indirect taxes. You will use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Your work will involve interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations, and upholding professional and technical standards. This position offers a chance to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing, while contributing to the firm's overall business strategies.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of experience
Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment (Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrating proficiency in Value-Added Tax (VAT) compliance
Utilizing analytical thinking to solve complex tax issues
Excelling in AI-Human collaboration for innovative tax solutions
Applying knowledge of international taxation in diverse scenarios
Leveraging digital tooling for efficient tax documentation
Engaging in active listening to enhance client relationships
Embracing change to adapt to evolving tax regulations

Responsibilities

Providing strategic advice on value-added tax (VAT) and other indirect taxes to optimize client tax positions
Navigating complex tax regulations to assist clients in compliance and planning
Collaborating with clients to develop tailored indirect tax strategies
Analyzing tax data to generate insights and recommendations for client engagements
Utilizing digital tools and methodologies to enhance tax service delivery
Managing and mentoring junior team members to foster professional growth
Building and maintaining meaningful client relationships to understand their needs and expectations
Engaging in continuous learning to deepen understanding of indirect tax and related fields
Upholding professional and technical standards in all client interactions and deliverables