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Tax Accountnt-State and Local Tax-Locatn Invst-Credits and Incentives-Mgr-Multiple Positions-1603357

Location:  Hoboken
Other locations:  Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date:  28 May 2025

Job description

Requisition ID:  1603357
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
 

Tax Accountant, State & Local Tax (Location Investment, Credits and Incentives) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1603357), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Hoboken, NJ. 

 

Analyze an evolving tax portfolio of complex operations to provide meaningful business insights. Develop clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients’ location investment, state and local tax credit and incentive activities. Negotiate with federal, state and local governments on tax credits, and prepare annual compliance reporting filings. Conduct location analyses, site due diligence and incentive modelling to help clients determine where to conduct their operations. Identify potential opportunities and risks to communicate to clients. Support and develop staff’s overall growth and knowledge, and communicate with clients regarding open items, issues and follow-up items. Required to obtain a CPA, JD or other alternate certifications based on approval from practice leadership within one year from hire date.
  
Manage and motivate teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities in state taxation and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

 

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Law or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Law or related field and 4 years of work experience.
  
Must have 4 years of experience with a mid-size/regional to large sized/national public accounting or professional services firm.
  
Must have 4 years in state and local credits and incentives tax processes and concepts
  
Must have 4 years of experience with location advisory services, developing and administering requests for proposals, and negotiating with various levels of economic development authorities
  
Must have 4 years of experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint 
 
Must have 4 years of experience with location analyses, site due diligence and incentive modelling
 
Must have 4 years of experience with technical writing and research in a tax context 

 

Must have 2 years of experience in managing budgets, people and projects 

 

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

 

Please apply on-line at ey.com/en_us/careers and click on "Careers - Job Search”, then “Search Jobs" (Job Number - 1603357). 

 
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 for this job is $134,826.00 per year. 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. 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.
 
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This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title20-vol3/pdf/CFR-2011-title20-vol3-sec656-3.pdf at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker". 


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