Senior Tax Associate

Description

We are currently seeking aSenior Tax Associate to join our practice in Birmingham, Alabama. You will work with a select team providing tax compliance services to predominantly 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Effectively delegate and oversee the work efforts by setting goals, providing resources and removing obstacles
• Provide timely training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff associates
• Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development opportunities

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3 years of professional experience, preferably in public accounting
• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation
• 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

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• CPA license or similar certification is preferred, but not required
• German writing and communication skills are an advantage, but not required

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry
• CCH Axcess Tax experience

Benefits:

We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes:

• 401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Day of Service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
• Paid holiday
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

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

What makes the culture at Rödl & Partner USA unique?

Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, R&P employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.

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Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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