Senior Tax Associate POST NUMBER: 465979
Client - Financial Services
Role - Senior Tax Associate
Salary - $115,000-$140,000
Location - NYC
Job Description - We are seeking a seasoned tax professional to join a dynamic finance team supporting both corporate and partnership entities. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for tax accounting and compliance.
What You’ll Do:
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Prepare income tax provisions, disclosures, and footnotes in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 740).
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Calculate multi-state and local taxes, including flow-through entity requirements.
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Record and reconcile monthly tax journal entries for various entity types.
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Assist in preparing quarterly tax estimates and review external tax filings.
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Manage gross receipts taxes and other recurring tax payments.
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Maintain documentation for deferred taxes, payable/receivable balances, and other tax accounts.
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Collaborate with external accounting advisors on tax return filings and allocations.
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Support equity compensation programs with quarterly tax distributions.
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Handle state and federal notices, including preparing data and drafting responses for audits.
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Perform financial analysis and support ad hoc tax projects as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA or EA preferred).
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5–7 years of tax experience, preferably including Big 4 or public accounting exposure.
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Experience with both corporate and partnership taxation, including flow-through entities.
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Strong understanding of ASC 740 and US tax compliance requirements.
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Advanced Excel skills; experience with tax modeling or automation is a plus.
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Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Problem-solving mindset and ability to research complex tax issues.
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Self-motivated, resourceful, and eager to expand knowledge across tax disciplines.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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