Tax Analyst

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

Job Title Tax Analyst Location Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. Regular/Temporary Regular

Job Description Summary We have an opening for a Tax Analyst. The primary role of this position is to assist in maintaining firm wide tax compliance in the United States and foreign jurisdictions at federal, state, and local levels.

Job Description In this capacity, the Tax Analyst will:
Analyze data provided by the Finance and Accounting group and prepare tax schedules for the preparation of the U.S. federal and state partnership income tax returns, business tax returns, sales and use tax returns, and international tax compliance requirements;
Prepare partnership and nonresident partner estimated tax calculations;
Prepare quarterly partner income tax projections;
Maintain partners’ composite tax elections and related records;
Prepare and review the partners’ U.S. and international partner withholding tax calculation;
Prepare applicable general ledger analysis and perform quality assurance procedures;
Monitor current and proposed changes in tax laws and regulations; research as needed;
Reconcile general ledger accounts as needed;
Assist in annual tax reconciliation project and;
Ad hoc requests from partners or management as required. Proficiencies:
Strong MS Excel and Word skills;
Capable of juggling multiple assignments simultaneously and taking ownership of key responsibilities;
Must have ‘can do’ attitude and be willing to do what it takes to meet tight deadlines;
Maintain a collaborative mindset by supporting team initiatives and adapting to changing business needs;
Possess strong analytical skills and methodical, detail-oriented approach in completing assignments; and Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting or related field is required;
At least 2 plus years of experience in public accounting at a multi-office professional services organization is preferred;
Relevant experience with preparing U.S. federal and state partnership income tax returns is desired;
Must be able to perform research on tax laws and regulations for various jurisdictions and different types of tax;
Exposure to international, VAT, business, property, sales/use, and excise taxation in addition to income tax is desired; and CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure is preferred. The salary wage range for San Francisco that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $80,000 and a maximum of $102,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

The salary wage range for Palo Alto that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $80,000 and a maximum of $102,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. The salary wage range for New York that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $80,000 and a maximum of $102,000 annually.

The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. The salary wage range for Boston that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $80,000 and a maximum of $102,000 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. The salary wage range for Washington, DC that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $74,700 and a maximum of $95,300 annually.

The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors. The salary wage range for San Diego that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of…