Tax Accountant, Supervising Associate

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Location: Birmingham, Charlotte, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia

Job Summary:

You’ll work as part of US Tax Quality to give operational support to the Tax Quality Review (TQR) team. Our US Tax Quality practice specializes in the development of policies and procedures to ensure quality tax services to our clients and risk management for the firm. The TQR program assesses how well we deliver on our Quality commitment. To accomplish this, you will work with the TQR team to coordinate and manage the review process so that reviews are completed thoroughly and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate review logistics for the various types of reviews included in the Global Tax Quality Review Program

Staff reviews, requiring knowledge of tax service lines and specialties to be able to match potential reviewers to reviewees and engagements selected for review

Resolve scheduling conflicts and secure replacement reviewers when necessary

Maintain list of reviewers

Serve as a point of contact for reviewees and reviewers during the reviews

Manage and collaborate with the India GDS to set up reviews, provide access to tools for reviewers and prepare and disseminate communications

Coordinate training logistics, assist with the development of training materials and participate in trainings as appropriate

Attend planning meetings and check in calls with reviewees and reviewers

Assist with tax quality review reporting and analyzing results to determine actions required to address concerns

Assist with tax quality review related communications and education

Apply process and technology enablement knowledge to create efficiencies

Maintain the Tax Quality Review mailbox

Opportunity to progress towards assisting Tax Quality Review Coordinators directly with reviews including planning, engagement selections, implementation of reviews and reporting of individual results

To qualify, candidates must have:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and prioritize to respond timely to inquiries and meet deadlines

Demonstrate professionalism through a positive and cooperative attitude and by maintaining the confidential nature of client information

Very good analytical skills, to recognize trends and report issues

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desire to learn and apply other technology as needed

Basic knowledge of project management practices and tools

Broad knowledge of the Tax practice and Tax sub service lines

Professional tax experience preferred

A minimum of 5 years related experience

Bachelors degree, or equivalent work experience

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $74,100 to $138,500. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $88,900 to $157,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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