What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Associate position at Rödl & Partner USA?
Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our practice in Birmingham, Alabama. You will work with a select team providing tax compliance services to predominately manufacturing and distribution clients. You must be able to manage projects, work under time pressures, multi-task and communicate effectively both verbal and written. The right candidate will be organized, proactive and results oriented.
Why Rödl & Partner?
We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our practice in Birmingham, Alabama. You will work with a select team providing tax compliance services to predominately manufacturing and distribution clients. You must be able to manage projects, work under time pressures, multi-task and communicate effectively both verbal and written. The right candidate will be organized, proactive and results oriented.
Why Rödl & Partner?
- We keep our employees current by supplying cutting edge technology and access to learning opportunities
- We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
- We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
- We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis
- Prepare Federal and state corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns
- Perform technical tax research on a variety of Federal, state, and international tax topics
- Perform a variety of tax consulting projects such as permanent establishment analyses and nexus studies
- Assist with the preparation of income tax provisions for corporate taxpayers under ASC 740
- Provide timely and high-quality services and deliverables that exceed client expectations
- Maintain active communication to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction
- Prepare clear, concise workpapers and other communications
- 2 - 4 years of professional Federal and state income tax experience including experience in public accounting
- BA/BS degree in Accounting or Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation
- CPA license or similar certification preferred. CPA or Enrolled Agent certification required for a Senior Associate role (Associate role for CPA candidates)
- Excellent research, writing and communication skills in English
- Process-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Positive team player attitude
- Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry
- CCH Axcess tax experience
- Foreign-owned US subsidiaries, typically from German-speaking countries
- Clients in many industries including manufacturing, distribution, technology & fashion
We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
- 401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
- Medical coverage
- Paid Dental coverage
- Paid Volunteer Day annually
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid time-off & Holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Parking/public transportation
- Tuition reimbursement & training
- Employee and Dependent life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance