Tax Associate - Fall 2024

Full-time

No

Salary Base Salary: $73,000


# Tax Associate - Fall 2024

## Who is Grant Thornton?

Grant Thornton is an organization of independent audit, tax and advisory firms that is one of the world’s leading organizations. We are committed to making business more personal and building trust into every result for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support. We prioritize our employees’ overall well-being and offer personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles, and aspirations that make you, well, you.

## What is Tax?

At Grant Thornton, our tax specialists complement our clients' accounting teams while maintaining their auditors' independence with our compliance services and customized tax planning advice. We have capabilities to advise our clients on various tax strategies including federal tax services, state and local tax services, international tax services, industry tax services, family wealth planning, and compensation and benefit plan design, as well as consult on other complex tax matters.

## Why become a Tax Associate at Grant Thornton?

As a Tax Associate at Grant Thornton, you will be exposed to a variety of entities such as corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and non-profits and a variety of industries including real estate, consumer industrial products, not-for-profits, and healthcare. Your primary responsibilities will consist of tax consulting and tax return preparation duties, including tax research, tax planning, and the preparation of supporting work papers for various tax returns and tax related projects. You will work closely with seniors, managers, and partners on all phases of the project. Grant Thornton has opportunities within its Federal, State and Local Tax, International Tax, Strategic Federal Tax, and Private Wealth Service lines. Additional job responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparation completed by our firm in India
- Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities
- Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
- Providing on-the-job training to junior staff members
- Identifying and carrying out other projects as assigned
- Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships

## Qualifications

To be eligible for the Tax Associate position at Grant Thornton, you must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Juris Doctorate, or Tax LLM and a minimum major and overall GPA of . You must also be willing and able to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites. The base salary for this position in the firm’s Denver, CO office is $73,000 per year.

## Skill Requirements

Applicants for the Tax Associate position at Grant Thornton must have excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. They must also have strong technical aptitude and skillset, demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment.

## Training

Grant Thornton LLP provides both local and national training programs related to an individual’s job responsibilities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and we encourage individuals to attend outside training seminars.

## Benefits

Grant Thornton LLP offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth and development, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

## Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Grant Thornton is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and

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