Exempt Organizations Staff - EY Global Delivery Services

Job description

Tax Staff – EO

Our Tax practice is made up of a team of professionals providing specialized tax technical services to US clients.

The opportunity

When you join EY you’ll be at the heart of its critical mission to build a better working world by applying your knowledge, skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives. You will learn, grow and contribute — building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes with producing high-quality, valued work and advice.

Your key responsibilities

You’re likely to spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks, supporting client engagements by participating in day-to-day interactions with team members, providing a quality work product and driving delivery of services to meet deadlines.  You will serve as a trusted preparer and role model for our people across multiple teams, research tax law issues and provide assistance to help clients understand risks and potential needs for additional tax advisory or compliance services. 

Responsibilities include

•     Performing tax research

•     Preparing tax information returns and income tax returns for exempt organizations including Forms 990, 990-PF, and 990-T.

•     Preparing state returns as well as foreign information returns

•     Analyzing proper tax treatment of various transactions. Reviewed sourced data, make decisions with regard to proper tax reporting income and deduction.

•     Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables to support informed decision-making concerning required tax reporting

You will support the Exempt Organization practice with the preparation and delivery of tax information statements, tax returns and related foreign reporting for tax compliance engagements with public charities, hospitals, universities and retirement plans.  You’ll be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.

Skills and attributes for success

•     Collaborate with clients and colleagues to analyze tax issues, determine alternative methods of problem-solving and arrive at recommendations

•     Support Seniors, managers, and senior managers with reconciling returns, e-filing returns, and validating data in the tax system

•     Communicate complex tax issues to colleagues, to enable evaluation and review of tax compliance requirements central to fulfilling tax reporting obligations

To qualify for the role, you must have

•     Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent degree preferred)

•     Proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

•     Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, assist with a variety of projects of varying degrees of complexity

•     Build effective relationships with our clients, understand their unique needs to provide tailored services.  Manage workflow effectively to comply with clients’ needs and expectations and complete special projects

•     Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

•     Knowledge of tax software applications, including ONESOURCE™ Trust Tax, GoSystemR, and CCH Axcess™

•     CPA or EA certification or membership in The Bar desired, but not required

•     Thorough knowledge tax compliance, information reporting rules, fiduciary and/or income tax law and concepts required to prepare US federal and state tax information statements and tax returns

•     Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

•     The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members

What we look for

We’re interested in tax professionals with a genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people. Working with people from all backgrounds, from executives and entrepreneurs to investors and families, you’ll use your experience and status as a trusted advisor to maintain and further our reputation for excellence.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 15 days of vacation plus 10 observed holidays and 3 paid personal days, as well as a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

•     Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry

•     Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

•     The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.