Senior Tax Associate - Tax Compliance

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, multitask, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The right candidate will be organized, proactive and results-oriented.

Office/Workplace Locations: The preferred candidate is local to the Birmingham office on-site. However, qualified candidates local to the Austin, Texas area will also be considered to support the Birmingham team on a remote basis.

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:

• 3-4 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 up to 5% 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?

• 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 USA unique?

Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, RÖDL 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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Get to Know RÖDL:

Our focus on the accounting, assurance, and tax needs of foreign, family-owned midsized ("Mittelstand") businesses operating in the U.S. carries forward from our two founding firms. Rödl & Partner (founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, Germany) and Langford de Kock & Co. (founded in 1976 in Atlanta, GA) and their merger in 2001.

As the preferred accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting professional services firm of German- speaking and other international entities, you will benefit from the extensive experience of our U.S. certified public accountants, as well as our bilingual staff of professionals, many of whom also carry international certifications (StB, WP, Dottori Commercialisti, CA).

At RÖDL, our integrated approach to client success revolves around collaboration. We prioritize internal synergy, ensuring seamless integration across departments to guarantee holistic client support. Additionally, our thorough oversight involves equipping managers and seniors with the necessary tools for effective performance and deadline adherence. These principles underscore our commitment to excellence in client service.

Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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