Grant Thornton (US) · 2 weeks ago
Corporate Tax Senior Associate, Credits and Accounting Methods (Methods, Credits, & Incentives)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expGrant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services. The Tax Senior Associate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing research credit studies and accounting method studies for clients, while also mentoring engagement teams and ensuring projects meet firm standards.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Assist in conducting client engagement fieldwork such as visiting the client location, investigating the relevant facts identified, analyzing all applicable accounting information, completing the appropriate tax computations and preparation of written memorandums that summarize the engagement team findings
Participate in numerous client projects and tasks simultaneously
Participate in professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Two years of relevant work experience in a Tax environment
An intermediate understanding of tax return mechanics is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, manage multiple projects, and meet client deadlines
Candidate must have solid abilities to analyze and summarize data with accuracy
Candidate must demonstrate experience working as a productive member of a team
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites as required is expected, typically 8 – 10 days a month
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Financial Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research
Experience in a Big 4 firm, a comparable size public accounting firm or consulting firm
CPA or a legal background (J.D., LLM)
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
401(k) savings plan
Employee retirement plan
Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
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