Senior Tax Accountant

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance department in Atlanta. The Senior Tax Accountant will work closely with other members of the Tax function to accomplish the firm’s global tax compliance requirements including but not limited to: federal, state, international, VAT, withholding, etc. This position will play a key role in evaluating, planning, and implementing procedures and processes to comply with tax laws. This role will have direct exposure to the Director of Tax with ample opportunity to develop skills required to lead a Tax function. The trajectory for this role is promotion to manager with direct reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, coordinate and review work papers for the preparation of Federal and state partnership tax returns; review returns prepared by outside accountants

• Prepare, coordinate and review work papers for the preparation of non-US partnership tax returns and non-resident partner individual tax returns

• Prepare, coordinate and review local tax returns, including unincorporated business tax, franchise tax, and other city/state jurisdictions

• Manage value added tax (VAT) responsibilities, including compliance, review of returns and coordinate VAT training and education

• Calculate non-resident partner US and international withholding taxes

• Compile income attributable to market-based states

• Calculate monthly deductions for partner draws

• Respond to information requests and notices from US and international tax authorities

• Interact with internal and external personnel to improve processes and procedures

• Analyze tax expense accounts and reconcile various balance sheet tax accounts

• Perform special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, Master of Taxation & CPA preferred

• Minimum 3 years of related job experience as a tax professional

• Client focused team player with strong time management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills

• Experience in preparing schedules and supporting workpapers

• Professional Services industry experience preferred, especially within a partnership structure

OTHER:

• Communicate effectively - both orally and in writing

• Work effectively - both independently and in group situations

• Interact well with colleagues and all levels of personnel

• Evaluate and analyze data to determine trends and impact to the organization

• Solve problems and implement value-added solutions with limited direction

• Lead ad-hoc projects when needed

• Complete assigned responsibilities in a consistent and timely manner

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. 

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.