State and Local Tax Financial Services Senior Associate

Senior Associate, State and Local Tax Financial Services

A career in our State and Local Tax Financial Services practice, within State and Local Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients solve their business issues related to business restructuring, adoption of new tax laws, and communicating local tax developments. You'll help with assessing our client's state and local tax burden and recommend solutions that support their overall business objectives to ensure that their filling positions are consistent with good business practices and with the states applicable tax laws and rules. Our team helps our Financial Services clients transform risk and compliance related to state and local taxes into a business advantage by aligning their state tax plan with the business strategy. You'll focus on issues related to abandoned and unclaimed property, income and franchise tax, payroll and employment tax, credits and incentives, and indirect tax.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

The Opportunity

As part of the State and Local Tax Financial Services team you are expected to lead the way as technology-enabled tax advisors who provide significance through digitization, automation, and increased efficiencies. As a Senior Associate you are to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain rigorous standards. You are to focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, learning how to manage and inspire others while navigating increasingly complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the strategic vision of the State and Local Tax Financial Services team.
• Develop solutions and solve intricate tax issues using analytical judgment.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies through digitization and automation.
• Set expectations and create conditions for exceptional work delivery.
• Model agile and inclusive leadership in various environments.
• Foster an environment of openness and transparency.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to develop their skills.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• At least 2 years of experience.

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.
• Experience in partnership tax compliance and public accounting practices.
• Knowledge of tax forms, including K-1s, FAS 109, FIN 48.
• Experience identifying and addressing client needs.
• Building substantial relationships with clients.
• Communicating with clients in an organized and knowledgeable manner.
• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Providing guidance and feedback to less-experienced staff.
• CPA or commitment to pass CPA exam before being promoted to Manager and thereafter obtain CPA or Active Member of the Bar.