Tax Services Senior Associate - State

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Job Description:

Crowe is seeking a Tax Services Senior Associate (Senior Staff) – State and Local Taxes (SALT) to join the Crowe Tax team in India. At Crowe Tax India, our purpose is "Shaping Your Better Tomorrow. Together. Today." The purpose inspires us, and our values Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship defines us. This position is responsible for US tax compliance work for our clients including preparation and initial review of Tax returns and work with other tax professionals in the firm.

Multi State Tax compliance responsibilities:

• Preparation and detail review of US state and local income tax returns, including state modification calculations, multi-state allocation and apportionment calculations, calculation and documentation of state credits.
• Prepare and Detail review of workpapers and calculate Sate taxable income
• Participate in the state estimated and extension tax payments process
• Knowledge of Federal partnership (Form 1065) and corporate returns (Form 1120) is a plus
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to discuss and resolve tax matters.
• Manage client engagement timelines and priorities, liaising with the resource management team to align staff assignments with engagement demands.
• Collaborating within an interactive team to engage in the tax planning and consultation process, committed to delivering an inclusive and exceptional client experience.
• Conducting research on client issues and effectively communicating findings with managers.
• Utilizing interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members.
• Continuously upgrade your knowledge of new tax techniques and stay informed about changes in tax regulations.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and interns, supporting their growth and enhancing the collective success of our inclusive team.
• Play a key role in the Tax team to deliver exceptional client service within a collaborative team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• Minimum 3.5 years of experience in US income taxation experience
• Minimum 2 years multistate tax experience
• Proficiency  in using Tax software like OneSource Income Tax, CCH and Go system
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all work tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
• Prior experience with Big 4 or a large national, regional or U.S.-based accounting firm and/or in-house corporate tax experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technically proficient with strong accounting, analytical and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize tasks and independently define, implement, and manage new processes
• Technology skills including MS-Office, Alteryx

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Our Benefits:
At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:

Crowe Capability Center – India, operating under the legal entity C3 India Delivery Centre LLP (formerly known as Crowe Horwath IT Services LLP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Crowe LLP (U.S.A.), a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe LLP is an independent member firm of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.

We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.