Job Description
The world’s leading organizations and global players choose Proskauer to represent them when they need it the most. With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and business-savvy approach.
Proskauer is the place to turn when a matter is complex, innovative and game-changing. We work seamlessly across practices, industries and jurisdictions with asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, Fortune 500 and FTSE companies, major sports leagues, entertainment industry legends and other industry-redefining companies.
The Senior Tax Accountant, based in the New York office, will be responsible for a variety of firm-wide tax related activities. The Senior Tax Accountant will be exposed to various tax concepts involving domestic and international regulations, workforce mobility and tax treaties.
- Prepare/review federal, state, local, and international tax filings (including partnership, sales/use, VAT, and property tax returns) and supporting workpapers
- Coordinate and monitor U.S. and foreign tax obligations with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely compliance
- Assist with quarterly tax estimates, extensions, and maintenance of the compliance calendar
- Analyze tax-related general ledger accounts, payments, and accruals; investigate variances and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain partner tax records and elections; ensure consistency of tax data across systems
- Work with the Partner Accounting team on tax matters, including estimated taxes for current and departed partners and reporting for non-active partners
- Manage state Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) elections, calculations, payments, and related reporting across multiple jurisdictions; coordinate with partners and external advisors to ensure proper treatment, and alignment with individual partner tax positions
- Manage tax notices and inquiries, including coordination with external advisors; support internal and external audits
- Research federal, state, and international tax issues and prepare technical memoranda; monitor legislative and regulatory developments
- Support and enhance tax-related systems and processes, including identifying automation opportunities and improving data flow and reporting efficiency
- Collaborate cross-functionally within Finance and other departments to improve data flow, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
- Lead or contribute to special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed
- 5+ years of tax accounting experience in public accounting
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- CPA or EA is preferred
- Partnership experience is preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to work independently, effectively and accurately under tight deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented with strong planning and organization skills
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills
This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3x per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
