Tax Specialist

THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 26 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join the dynamic team at Alston & Bird’s Atlanta office as a Tax Specialist! Under the guidance of our experienced Director of Accounting & Tax and tax managers, you will take on diverse and engaging responsibilities such as:

• Engaging in innovative international tax planning and compliance for our firm’s global operations
• Preparing and reviewing intricate federal, state, and international income tax calculations
• Handling property, use, gross receipts, and other tax calculations and returns with precision while preparing monthly and quarterly VAT compliance forms and schedules

If you are a detail-oriented tax professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply now to become a vital part of our team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist with monthly / quarterly VAT compliance;
• Assist with international tax compliance, including expat and inpat (secondment) planning and Pillar 2 compliance;
• Assist with reviewing Firm federal, international and state tax returns, including partner federal, international, and state K-1 forms;
• Assist with monthly federal and state tax withholding, as well as year-end bonus and final distribution tax calculations for both domestic and international partners;
• Assist with preparation of quarterly withholding and tax estimates and remittance of estimated payments;
• Assist with preparation of the Firm’s annual Tax Residency Certification;
• Responding to partner (or partner financial or tax advisor) inquiries regarding federal and state Schedule K-1s, tax elections, tax notices, etc.;
• Assist with the annual partner state tax elections process including answering questions, form update coordination, review and approving workflow;
• Assist with various other taxes (use tax, property tax returns, 1099s) as needed;
• Research tax issues or questions as needed.  Communicate and document conclusions with Tax team;
• Backup the Senior Tax Specialist or Tax Manager duties, as needed.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• A strong command of the English language;
• Ability to work independently and meet internal and external deadlines;
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately when preparing time-sensitive projects;
• The ability to effectively handle telephone calls / online meetings with established Firm etiquette and professionalism;
• Work effectively with clients and other team members;
• Organizational skills for prioritizing workload are required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 2-4 years of relevant tax and/or accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite products (Advanced Excel, Outlook and Word)
• Proficiency in selected Adobe products (Acrobat, Adobe Sign)

Preferred:

• Value Added Tax (VAT) reporting and/or filing experience
• International tax experience, including knowledge of expat and inpat assignments
• Federal and state tax reporting and/or filing experience
• Experience with Workday, Aderant Expert, Chrome River, Bloomberg Fixed Assets

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact garett.bechdolt@alston.com.

Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.