Individual Tax Associate - Iselin

Location: New York, Hoboken, Iselin
 

Individual Tax Associate - Iselin

EY is currently seeking a Tax Associate to join our Partnership Expatriate tax team.  At EY, our Expatriate tax professionals assist in managing individual income tax obligations for our EY Partners working abroad and inbound.

As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for preparing and filing US individual income tax returns for EY partners on Expatriate and Inpatriate assignments. You will assist with preparing extension calculations, quarterly estimates for payment and coordinating to facilitate payments sent to the relevant tax authorities. You may also perform general accounting activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

Your key responsibilities

• Prepare US Federal, State and local individual tax returns in accordance with firm policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. This includes extensions, quarterly estimates and individual partner returns.
• Work directly with Senior Associate or Associate Directors on federal, state, or local tax notices/audits and prepare responses.
• Work with EY foreign office locations on questions regarding tax and/or accounting issues and escalate accordingly.
• Assist on special projects, as requested.
• Identify and communicate to management on tax notices or return filing issues that arise.
• Learn tax technology tools.
• Develop tax competency.
• Work with several managers concurrently and prioritize work accordingly.
• Identify issues that may create potential financial exposure and/or risk to EY and escalate these as appropriate.  
• Exhibit professional and sound business judgment in decision-making, corresponding and communicating.
• Exhibit or be able to develop knowledge of the firm's business, policies, and software applications (e.g., CCH Axcess, Sureprep,etc.).

Skills and attributes for success

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities to complete tasks on time and accurately are necessary. You’ll be preparing tax returns, so ensuring accuracy and identification of issues is vital to mitigating risk on behalf of the firm. You’ll be working with EY professionals at all levels, so excellent written and verbal communications skills, relationship development, and collaboration on special projects will be essential. 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Knowledge of tax and accounting principles and Microsoft Office software
• English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication
• A positive attitude, a willingness to accept new challenges, and flexibility and an acceptance of change
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering quality work, with a desire to team with others, and help create a positive work environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tax work experience (approximately 1-2 years of individual income tax experience).
• Ability to work overtime during the busy season mid-February through April 15. Additional overtime requirements may be needed at specific deadline periods (June 15, October 15, December 15). Vacations typically not taken during this time frame

What we look for

Enthusiastic entry level professional looking to develop individual expatriate compliance and consulting skills to become a trusted business advisor with a passion for providing exceptional client service to stakeholders. The ability to communicate technical concepts and build strong and effective relationships will be key. 

• 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.