To be an integral part of the tax department, assisting in the preparation of partnership tax returns and other duties assigned by the Senior Manager, Tax.
Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:
- Review work prepared by staff and assist with the preparation of complex Federal, state and city income tax returns, including the Firm's partnership return and supporting schedules.
- Ensure Federal, state and city tax returns are accurate, timely prepared and filed, including commercial rent tax, property tax, and selected Weil investment partnerships.
- Oversee state and/or city tax audits and assist with Federal tax audits as required.
- Prepare and deliver communication to the Firm's partners regarding relevant tax information.
- Review estimated tax payment calculations and other tax return related projects, including calculation of the tax amounts to be withheld from partner distributions.
- Manage all of the foreign bank account reporting, state withholding forms, and various foreign tax reporting requirements.
- Supervise tax staff including but not limited to providing consistent feedback and support, and supporting the Senior Manager, Tax.
- Assist management with special projects as needed.
- Any other responsibilities assigned by management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- At least 4 years of public accounting firm experience; “Big 4” experience a plus, but not required. Demonstrated experience supervising staff.
- Strong understanding of tax adjustments for partnership or corporate tax return compliance.
- Understanding of Individual and international tax compliance experience is desired.
- Strong MS Excel and Word skills including VLookup, pivot tables, etc...
- Possess good analytical skills, detail oriented, willing to work flexible hours to meet deadlines (i.e., stay late, arrive early, work through lunch, weekends, etc.), and well organized.
- Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), time management and organizational skills required. Able to work independently and in a team environment as well as interact with multiple departments within the firm.
- Law firm or real estate partnership experience a plus.
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelors degree required.
- CPA or EA a plus.
Estimated salary range is $115,000 - $130,000. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.
