Attorney in Boston, MA

In-House

Boston, MA

Attorney in Boston, MA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Associate, State and Local Tax

Job Responsibilities:

- Assist with various state and local tax planning and compliance projects, focusing on apportionment methodologies, tax base modifications, and Tax Reform for corporate and pass-through entities.
- Deliver state and local tax advisory services, including refund reviews, nexus studies, voluntary disclosures, and tax minimization studies for income/franchise tax purposes.
- Independently research multi-state income/franchise tax issues and developments.
- Work with sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and property taxes.
- Attend client calls to understand critical areas of importance and apply tax technical knowledge to specific client situations.
- Create deliverables that are concise, complete, and address the client's critical elements.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicating work plans, project objectives, and timelines.
- Support engagement workflow management and mentor Associates by delegating tasks, ensuring task efficiency, and sharing best practices.
- Value diversity of perspectives and create opportunities for individuals to feel comfortable contributing.
- Build client relationships and demonstrate a working knowledge of client businesses, with opportunities to assume additional responsibility quickly.
- Identify opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients using working knowledge of client businesses.
- Assist with business development by creating business development resources and proposal materials.
- Build internal relationships with other members of the Tax team and the greater company.

Education and Experience Information:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 2+ years of relevant experience with State and Local Tax.
- CPA or Licensed Attorney (or in the process of pursuing).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Power BI).
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and effectively manage deadlines.
- High motivation to learn and grow.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Salary Information:

The salary range is $85,000 - $105,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, the company offers a discretionary bonus program based on several factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

Additional Information:

The company prioritizes an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. They offer a robust performance development process that promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Employees benefit from top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, enabling skill acquisition and career advancement.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending, savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages. They are also eligible for a 401(k) retirement savings plan, with an annual discretionary contribution from the company, provided eligibility requirements are met. Employees receive paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days varies based on tenure and role type.

The company's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work are guided by core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination. The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless engaged for a specified opening.