Tax Senior Associate - State & Local Tax, Asset Management

Overview

Senior Associate in State and Local Tax for asset management and investment fund clients, responsible for state tax compliance for pass-through entities and supervision of staff.

What you'll do

• Complete state tax compliance for pass-through entities (Asset Management/Investment Fund clients).
• Review state tax work papers and state tax returns.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff.
• Oversee detailed review of extensions, estimated payments, withholding and composite tax calculations and associated state filings.
• Coordinate with RSM US and US Integrated engagement teams to get assigned work done.
• Research and resolve technical state and local tax issues.
• Manage resource requirements, project workflow and budgets.
• Prepare and review state matrices and other client deliverables.
• Coach and develop staff, including providing timely, meaningful written and verbal feedback.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting or related field (B.Com/BBA/M.Com/MBA).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the US taxation domain.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means in English.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast-paced, client service environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours, including regularly reporting to a firm office location and traveling to client sites as required, with access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.

Nice to have

• Enrolled Agent or Certified Public Accountant.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru.
• Consistent onsite presence during core business hours at a firm office location.
• Travel to client sites as required.
• Extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods.