What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Analyst position at Foley Hoag LLP?
Reporting to the Tax Manager, this position is a key contributor to the tax compliance group. The Tax Analyst will assist with the preparation of Partner K-1’s and the preparation of the firm’s US Federal and State partnership returns, sales & use tax filings and personal property tax filings, and any required international tax filings. The ideal candidate will hold an accounting degree, have prior relevant general ledger experience, and demonstrate superb organizational and interpersonal skills required to work effectively across multiple areas of the firm.
Responsibilities
- Prepare year-end tax schedules required for submission to the outside tax preparer.
- Check the accuracy of the draft tax returns and Schedule K-1 information prepared by the outside tax preparer.
- Assist with the distribution of Schedule K-1 information to the Partners.
- Prepare US non-income tax compliance, including sales and use and property tax filings.
- Assist with the annual preparation of the US Residency Certification Application (IRS Form 8802).
- Assist annually with various tax projects.
- Prepare reconciliations of tax balance sheet accounts.
- Collaborate and work alongside multiple departments such as IT, HR, AP, etc.
Qualifications
- Preferred 1 years of partnership tax experience in public accounting or combination of public accounting and in-house tax.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business; Master’s in taxation and/or CPA preferred.
- Experience in retrieving financial data from G/L system; and building tax schedules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word) is required.
- Ability to work effectively and collaborate in a team environment.
About Foley Hoag
Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has established a lengthy record of success in the innovation industries of life sciences, health care, technology, energy/renewables, and cannabis. Regardless of the intricacy of the matters, we provide clients with creative, strategic legal advice tailored to their specific goals.
Our people define us. From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 350 lawyers and 260 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service. Foley Hoag has received numerous honors and rankings including 20 national rankings and 37 regional rankings in US News’ 2023 edition of the “Best Law Firms.”
Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture, and community-building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career. Visit our website to learn more about culture and opportunities at Foley Hoag LLP.
Compensation range is $60,000 to $76,000 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Salary : $60,000 - $76,000