Tax Accountant

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We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Clifford Chance US LLP is seeking a full-time U.S. Tax Accountant with experience in state tax to join our dynamic tax team. This role is an integral part of our U.S. Tax Group, with primary responsibilities including the preparation of federal, state, and other income tax compliance filings. The position also involves supporting our UK entity with U.S. tax reporting and compliance requirements.

In addition to compliance work, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to broader tax strategy and planning initiatives across the region.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative professional who is eager to grow within a global legal environment. This position is based in our New York office and will report to the Head of Tax, Americas.

• Evaluate U.S. and UK tax implications related to work-from-home (WFH) arrangements and partner/employee relocations to states where the Firm does not currently have a taxable presence.
• Advise on and outline the necessary steps and tax filings required for establishing a physical or taxable presence in new U.S. states, as business needs evolve.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to assess multistate tax exposure and ensure accurate application of state-specific tax rules.
• Prepare and maintain detailed state tax work papers, and review state income and franchise tax returns prepared by external advisors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage state-level tax processes, including estimated payments, refunds, and reconciliations, with a particular focus on Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) obligations.
• Review vendor-submitted IRS Forms W-8 prior to payment processing and assist with maintaining proper documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
• Support the UK office with U.S. tax reporting requirements, including preparation and…