Hybrid Senior Associate - State and Local Tax chez Andersen

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Senior Associates within our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice serve on various engagement teams that support a wide range of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed startups.

Senior Associates can expect to:

• Prepare and assist with the review of state and local tax returns, including income/franchise, pass-through entity elective tax, etc.;
• Provide tax controversy audit support;
• Assist in project management of compliance/consulting engagements and identify client solutions;
• Conduct research to remain current with legislative changes;
• Draft and review memoranda and additional client deliverables;
• Assist with the preparation and review of Nexus Studies; 
• Supervise and mentor Associates and Interns;
• Receive formal State & Local tax training, on the job training, direct feedback from top tax leaders, and the opportunity to pursue additional training through internal and external resources.

We encourage you to apply thoughtfully by selecting one position that best matches your qualifications and interests. You may submit up to two active applications at a time. Please consider your location choice carefully—we recommend applying where you envision building your future.

• 2+ years of relevant tax experience;
• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree such as MAcc, MST, or JD) with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Advanced credential or desire to obtain advanced credential allowing for IRS client representation (i.e. CPA, JD);
• Familiarity with multistate corporate income/franchise and/or pass-through entity tax compliance;
• Proficient in Excel and tax software such as OneSource, GoSystem, Corptax, or similar;
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills;
• Self-starter with the initiative to seek out opportunities and ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; and
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.

Compensation and Benefits

Our firm offers competitive base compensation, benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics per the defined program guidelines. For individuals hired to work in McLean, VA or Washington DC, the expected salary range for this role is $94,700 to $122,400 ; the actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 160 hours annually and provides twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit https://www.andersen.com/careers/faqs. 

Compensation: In addition to competitive base compensation, our firm offers annual discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance, a discretionary long-term cash incentive program, and other forms of discretionary compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range scale.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).

Andersen Tax welcomes and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental disability, physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations. All qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Additionally, we make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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