King & Spalding
Senior Tax Accountant
King & Spalding, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.
We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance department in Atlanta.The Senior Tax Accountant will work closely with other members of the Tax Function to accomplish the firm’s global tax compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, Federal, state, international, VAT, withholding, etc. This position will play a key role in evaluating, planning, and implementing procedures and processes to comply with tax laws.
This role will have direct exposure to Director of Tax with ample opportunity to develop skills required to lead a Tax Function. The trajectory for this role is promotion to manager with direct reports.
Candidates will have the following responsibilities:
Prepare, coordinate and review work papers for the preparation of Federal and state partnership tax returns; review returns prepared by outside accountantsPrepare, coordinate and review work papers for the preparation of non-US partnership tax returns and non-resident partner individual tax returnsPrepare, coordinate and review local tax returns, including unincorporated business tax, franchise tax, and other city/state jurisdictionsManage value added tax (VAT) responsibilities, including compliance, review of returns and coordinate VAT training and educationCalculate non-resident partner US and international withholding taxesCompile income attributable to market-based statesCalculate monthly deductions for partner drawsRespond to information requests and notices from US and international tax authoritiesInteract with internal and external personnel to improve processes and proceduresAnalyze tax expense accounts and reconcile various balance sheet tax accountsPerform special projects as neededQualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, Master of Taxation & CPA preferredMinimum 3 years of related job experience as a tax professionalClient focused team player with strong time management skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skillsExperience in preparing schedules and supporting workpapersProfessional Services industry experience preferred, especially within a partnership structureAbility to:
Communicate effectively - both orally and in writingWork effectively - both independently and in group situationsInteract well with colleagues and all levels of personnelEvaluate and analyze data to determine trends and impact to the organizationSolve problems and implement value-added solutions with limited directionLead ad-hoc projects when neededComplete assigned responsibilities in a consistent and timely mannerThe firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, discount programs, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,300 lawyers and business professionals in 24 locations worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance department in Atlanta.The Senior Tax Accountant will work closely with other members of the Tax Function to accomplish the firm’s global tax compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, Federal, state, international, VAT, withholding, etc. This position will play a key role in evaluating, planning, and implementing procedures and processes to comply with tax laws.
This role will have direct exposure to Director of Tax with ample opportunity to develop skills required to lead a Tax Function. The trajectory for this role is promotion to manager with direct reports.
Candidates will have the following responsibilities:
Prepare, coordinate and review work papers for the preparation of Federal and state partnership tax returns; review returns prepared by outside accountantsPrepare, coordinate and review work papers for the preparation of non-US partnership tax returns and non-resident partner individual tax returnsPrepare, coordinate and review local tax returns, including unincorporated business tax, franchise tax, and other city/state jurisdictionsManage value added tax (VAT) responsibilities, including compliance, review of returns and coordinate VAT training and educationCalculate non-resident partner US and international withholding taxesCompile income attributable to market-based statesCalculate monthly deductions for partner drawsRespond to information requests and notices from US and international tax authoritiesInteract with internal and external personnel to improve processes and proceduresAnalyze tax expense accounts and reconcile various balance sheet tax accountsPerform special projects as neededQualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, Master of Taxation & CPA preferredMinimum 3 years of related job experience as a tax professionalClient focused team player with strong time management skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skillsExperience in preparing schedules and supporting workpapersProfessional Services industry experience preferred, especially within a partnership structureAbility to:
Communicate effectively - both orally and in writingWork effectively - both independently and in group situationsInteract well with colleagues and all levels of personnelEvaluate and analyze data to determine trends and impact to the organizationSolve problems and implement value-added solutions with limited directionLead ad-hoc projects when neededComplete assigned responsibilities in a consistent and timely mannerThe firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, discount programs, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,300 lawyers and business professionals in 24 locations worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr