Interim Tax Consultant

Job Title: Interim Tax Consultant

Industry: Legal - Finance & Accounting

Location: Manhattan, NY

Compensation: $50.00 - $80.00 / Per Hour

Employment Type/Work Schedule: Contract/Temporary, Hybrid Schedule (Friday WFH)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Position Overview

A well-established professional services organization is seeking an experienced Interim Tax Consultant to provide contract support to its tax function. This individual will assist with complex tax compliance matters, review supporting workpapers, contribute to partnership tax filings, and help maintain accurate and timely reporting across multiple tax jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate has a strong public accounting background, in-depth knowledge of partnership taxation, and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tax returns and supporting workpapers prepared by junior team members and assist with complex federal, state, and local income tax filings, including partnership returns and related schedules.
• Support compliance requirements related to federal excise, commercial rent, and property taxes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to filing deadlines.
• Assist with international tax compliance, including foreign tax filings, supporting workpapers, and analysis of book-to-tax differences.
• Review quarterly and annual estimated tax calculations and assist with tax planning activities, including withholding calculations related to partner distributions.
• Conduct technical tax research, analyze complex tax issues, and communicate findings and relevant regulatory developments.
• Prepare tax-related correspondence and provide technical guidance on partnership and individual tax matters.
• Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and other tax initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support tax reporting, compliance, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of tax experience, preferably within a public accounting environment; Big Four experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of partnership taxation, tax adjustments, and partnership or corporate tax return preparation and review.
• Experience reviewing tax workpapers and providing guidance to junior team members.
• Exposure to individual and international tax compliance preferred.
• Experience supporting complex partnership structures or professional services organizations is advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables, and proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Strong technical research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tax concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet strict filing deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA designation preferred.

Contract Expectations

• Ability to quickly assess existing processes and contribute with minimal onboarding.
• Flexibility to support time-sensitive deliverables and increased workloads around filing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, sound technical judgment, and a commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• A hands-on approach to tax compliance, research, and review, with the ability to adapt to evolving departmental needs.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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