Senior Administrative Assistant jobs in United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Constantly changing regulatory environments have led to rapid growth in the area of transfer pricing. EY is a leader in synthesizing global developments and advising our clients. You’ll see that reflected in your career since you’ll be working with prestigious global clients at the leading front of economic analysis. Whether you’ve built your skills in another global organization, you’re approaching this from an industry perspective, or you’ve recently completed a BA, master’s or PhD and are interested in applying your analytical skills, you could really shine here.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll be heavily involved at all stages of the project lifecycle, making this a high-profile opportunity to take on a wide range of responsibilities and diversify your skills and experience. It’s all about translating information from a variety of sources into quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform and advise our clients. That will include building relationships with clients in a spectrum of industries and getting to know their unique needs and aspirations to provide tailored global services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Applying complex transfer pricing concepts and economic/financial knowledge to resolve client challenges
• Providing a fully integrated approach to transfer pricing by preparing documents, participating in advanced pricing agreements (APAs) and assisting in defending transfer pricing in audits
• Supplying innovative transfer pricing and economic ideas alongside responsive services and work products
• Modeling financial outcomes, valuing intangible assets and developing practical planning approaches
• Coordinating work with other client service colleagues globally to drive collaboration

To qualify for the role you must have

• Licensed attorney; or
• Licensed CPA in state of practice; or
• Master’s or PhD in economics, finance, business, math, quantitative analysis, data or business analytics, information systems, engineering, public administration, international studies, statistics, supply chain, or computer science; or
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, math, quantitative analysis, data or business analytics, information systems, engineering, public administration, international studies, statistics, supply chain, computer science AND one of the following certifications: Enrolled Agent (if not eligible to sit for the CPA or Bar), Chartered Financial Analyst from the CFA Institute, American Society of Appraisers Business Valuation Certification, Certified Management Accountant, or American Society of Appraisers (Accredited Senior Appraiser); or
• At minimum a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields outlined above and a plan to obtain one of the above designations within 12 months of joining the practice; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• The ability to work at a fast pace, often with shifting responsibilities; and
• A minimum of two years of related work experience in professional services or professional tax organization, with specific experience in transfer pricing; and
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• A consistent record of excellence in a professional services environment
• Existing transfer pricing experience

What we look for

We’re interested in international tax professionals with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and easily understood recommendations. You’ll also need to be confident in coaching and reviewing your colleagues, as well as sharing your knowledge and experience to allow continuous growth within our teams. If you’re looking to advance your leadership and technical skills in a truly global environment, this role is for you.

SAP – FSCM – Senior

EY's Agile Business Transformation enabled by SAP technology can help organizations address challenges in the digital era. Our EY SAP collaborative approach focuses on more than technology alone. We take a comprehensive, business-first view to address strategy, customer value, user experiences, processes, technology and operational impacts in tandem. is rooted in EY's SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.

As a Senior in Technology Business Analysis, you will be instrumental in connecting business needs with technical solutions. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating business models, eliciting requirements, and ensuring the technical teams deliver solutions that are in perfect harmony with business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering top-notch business analysis and system configuration. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Translating complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications
• Configuring and implementing solutions that align with business needs
• Identifying opportunities for service expansion and contributing to sales through RFP responses
• Expect to travel regularly and lead project streams while actively engaging with clients.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you should be action-oriented and adept at delivering processes, solutions, and projects. Your influence will extend beyond project delivery, impacting sales and service offerings. Key skills include:

• On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Analytical prowess and decision-making based on a broad understanding of policies
• Ability to guide and develop junior team members
• Proven track record of complex problem-solving and relationship management

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience working with SAP ERP based systemsand experience with.aAt least one full implementation cycle focusing on SAP FSCM modulesrequired
• Working knowledge of SAP FICO applications beyond FSCM.

• • Prior System Configuration experience with FSCM modules organizational hierarchy definition
  • Defining customer Business Partner master for FSCM views. Strong knowledge of customer master management
  • Setting up credit control parameters and checks. Blocked sales order monitoring and processing
  • Collection group and strategy definitions. Experience with collection processes
  • Dispute creation and management processes, dispute attributes, automatic write-off configuration
  • Strong knowledge of AR

• Building and Managing Relationships
• Complex Problem-Solving
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
• A willingness to travel to meet client need

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience
• SAP Certification(/s)such as
• C_TS4FI_2023SAP Certified Associate - SAPS/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accountingor other SAPFinance certifications

Additional qualifications that complement the rolesuch as

• rior industry experience in Accounting department
• A proactive approach to professional development
• The ability to adapt to diverse environments and cultures

What we look for

We seek individuals who demonstrate leadership, the ability to work independently, and a passion for making an impact. Top performers in our team are those who show a relentless drive for excellence, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to navigate complex challenges with innovative solutions.

Directory Enablement Senior Engineer

As part of dynamic and highly knowledgeable teams, the Directory Enablement Engineer drives the best practices in basic to complex engineering activities aligned to directory services technologies and supports the remediation and implementation directives for the technology as may be identified by or assigned to the Identity & Access Management Services (IAMS) group within Information Security. The role designs and develops said architectural elements or modifications including but not limited to integrated processes, applications, data and technology remediation. The role supports the need for engineered solutions from Information Technology (IT) enterprise architecture directives, as determined by operational requirements from such global operations partners as Identity & Access Management Services (IAMS) within Information Security. The role’s efforts maintain directory technologies (e.g. Active Directory, Entra ID) and other security aligned functions and performs all work in adherence to EY’s compliance standards for technology development and deployment. As part of supporting a continuous process improvement remit, the role is expected to utilize a variety of modern IT systems management technologies for large, complex environments including Configuration Manager, Operations Manager, Powerbroker, Active Roles Server, Sentinel reporting and scripting technologies such as PowerShell.

Your key responsibilities

The role requires an understanding of a hybrid Identity infrastructure utilizing Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services and Microsoft Entra ID.

The role may also require the periodic allocation of additional time on the job to support multiple demands and escalating issues and could be asked to travel to support planned project activities and collaboration.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to write detailed documentation required for solution delivery for instructional content for implementing engineers, as well as operational content and diagrams for support engineers.
• Maintains solid interpersonal skills to engage with others including senior executives of the firm, in cross business discussions within a matrixed, geographically dispersed organization and to build a solid network of peers and others of influence. Adapts personal communication style to the style of others, develops rapport, stay calm under pressure and escalating issues using advanced oral and written English communication skills.
• Projects well-defined consultative skill to conduct effective questioning, hone in on key directives to formulate ideas and materials as well as present those ideas clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization including senior and/or executive management.
• Maintains an advanced comprehensive knowledge of services and applications with the future and forward vision of the IAM processes and operating environment to recognize and position improvement opportunities and next generation solutions achievable through engineering or other technical solutions.
• Manifests a strong analytical and problem-solving ability to escalate and negotiate complex and conflicting IAM or Information Security aligned engineering issues, handle multiple and shifting IAM engineering priorities across a broad spectrum of operating environments and drive solutions that are both financially sound and operationally feasible.
• Develops an in depth and continuous understanding of EY’s business and the way IAMS Engineering teams adds to the effectiveness of the EY business. Positions appropriate services and solutions as part of both knowledge sharing and Directory Enablement services positioning.
• Manage engineering projects by operating within best practices or delegate work as needed utilizing the proper resource, time and project management disciplines across a diverse culture and multiple time zones.
• Maintains a continuous review of aligned applications and software, servers and networks aligned to the IAM and directory environments including but not limited to the Systems Center Operations Manager Administration, Windows 2016 and 2022 Administration and Infrastructure, perimeter networks (DMZ), Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration and remediation, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
• Maintains advanced and continuous knowledge of the ancillary technologies to be engineered such as Lightweight Directory Services (LDS), Rights Management Systems (RMS) as part of the IAM services to support the time sensitive management, monitoring and automation of Tier 0 technologies and other directives and drive continuous improvement.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• College degree in related technology field (Computer, Engineering, Science, etc.) or comparable job experiences aligned to Active Directory and/or IAM engineering directives
• Approximately 8 to 10 years of experience in an engineering role. Able to exhibit a progression of increasingly complex job responsibilities during the period inclusive of project management skills, engineering remediation techniques and project planning and implementation.
• Certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE) Core Infrastructure or Productivity

• 10 years Active Directory
• 2 years Azure AD
• 4 years PowerShell scripting

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Understanding and experience with Azure managed services.
• Understanding and experience with Cloud service providers, such as AWS.
• Understanding and experience with System Center Configuration Manager.
• Powerbroker
• Active Roles Server
• Splunk and/or Sentinel

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

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

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Our Sales and Use Tax Lookback Review COE is a national team which leads large multi-state, sales and use tax recovery projects for EY’s largest clients. It’s here you’ll find everything you need to continue to develop as a multi-state, sales and use tax practitioner. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.

Your key responsibilities

It’s fair to say there’s no average day for a Sales and Use Tax Senior in the Sales and Use Tax Lookback Review COE – so you’re likely to spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks. Whatever you’re working on, our clients will turn to you for up-to-the-minute tax advice they can always rely on. To make that happen, 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

• Researching our clients’ business operations and building long-lasting relationships with them
• Identifying applicable sales and use tax exemptions and exclusions
• Identifying potential overpayment opportunities or risks and communicating these to our clients
• Monitoring current tax law changes, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor
• Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches for sales and use tax recoveries
• Preparing and defending sales and use tax refund claims
• Participating on a motivated team of professionals

• Supervising a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• Professional knowledge in a broad range of sales and use tax processes, concepts and tools
• A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization
• Technical writing and research experience in a tax context
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, CMI designation, or the ability to sit for a state bar

What we look for

We’re interested in people with initiative who are not afraid to speak up, with a genuine desire to make things better across the business. You’ll need strong software skills and the ability to handle complex data from multiple sources. If you’re ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor, this role is for you.

We are operating in an increasingly connected world that is changing how to manage risk. With fast-paced technology advancements, new innovations within emerging technologies, and an ever-challenging regulatory environment, it is business critical for our organization to identify not only the risks but the opportunities these present to us. As a Data Protection & Privacy Senior Associate, you will support processes within the Ethics, Compliance, and Risk Management (ECRM). Our brand depends on it. It’s all part of our long-term commitment to building a better working world and in return, you can expect plenty of opportunities to take on new responsibilities and develop your career.

Your key responsibilities

As part of the EY Americas Data Protection (Confidentiality, Data Privacy) function, you will maintain visibility over and perform data protection due diligence activities around business processes and processing activities (i.e., Activity Privacy Impact Assessments (APIAs)). You will help to interpret data protection and privacy laws and policies, determine required actions to standard and non-standard situations, and make recommendations based on firm guidance, professional standards, subject matter expertise, and acquired experience.

Skills and attributes for success

• Supports the Compliance function of the Data Protection program as needed, including but not limited to:

• • Conducting data protection due diligence reviews of business processes and data processing activities in order to enable EY compliance with legal/regulatory, EY firm, and EY client data protection and privacy requirements,
  • Developing procedures operationalizing data protection compliance measures, and monitoring and assessing adherence to implemented controls,

• Collaborating with various functions within the organization, such as Talent, Finance, Service Line Quality, and business teams to maintain visibility over evolving and new processing activities and bake in Data Protection compliance measures as appropriate, and
• Creating reports on various data protection compliance activities to be delivered to key program stakeholders, including senior leaders within the organization;
• Assists the Data Risk Management function of the Data Protection program as needed, including but not limited to:

• • Documenting, conducting, and assisting others with investigations of data incidents (i.e., instances of loss, theft, or inappropriate disclosure of confidential/personal information); collaborating with clients, internal functions, and EY service lines to understand root cause, assess impact, and develop remediation plans, and
  • Developing and maintaining EY confidential and personal information inventory, in partnership with EY internal functions and service lines, to understand types of information that require protection and to fulfil data protection regulatory requirements (e.g., Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)).

• Continuously maintains and expands knowledge of field of expertise and communicates new developments and resulting impact to program stakeholders and team members; and
• Participates in various ad-hoc Data Protection and Privacy projects, as needs develop.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of relevant firm business and area wide data protection issues and concerns
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and the ability to take the initiative
• Ability to right-size risk
• Strong research skills
• Strong project management skills; ability to successfully handle multiple tasks
• Good working knowledge of information systems and common software packages
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Graduate degree or Juris Doctorate preferred
• 1-4 plus years related experience

Ideally, you’ll have

• Ability to reference existing firm data protection and privacy policies as well as knowledge and experience to review complex situations and assist in proposing solutions
• Strong knowledge of relevant global, national, and local data protection laws, regulations, and standards, as well as familiarity with other risk management initiatives outside of their specific area
• Sound understanding of high-level technology trends and issues surrounding data protection
• Privacy certification from ISACA or the International Association of Privacy Professionals (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, AIGP)

What we look for

We’re interested in people that will be able to right-size risk and recommend creative solutions to complex problems, as well as make significant contributions to complex Risk Management projects.

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 18 days of paid time off with additional time based on your level and years of service plus 12 observed holidays, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

EY-Parthenon – Deals – Financial Diligence – Sell Side – Senior Associate

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

There are plenty of complex challenges when preparing and executing divestitures and our clients turn to us to handle them. As a Senior Associate with EY-Parthenon’s Deals – Financial Diligence - Sell Side team, you'll be right at the heart of that goal. You'll work with some of the most recognized leaders in the field of corporate transactions assisting our clients on sell side transactions and helping to provide tailored guidance to maximize value.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Associate with EY-Parthenon’s Deals – Financial Diligence - Sell Side team, you'll support the execution of transformational deals, working as a team to solve complex challenges. That means you'll need a natural authority and confidence in your professionalism. It's a political role at times, as you'll be integrating into complex client teams, so your ability to develop and cultivate relationships will be extremely helpful here.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience handling divestitures, including carve-outs, spins and full-enterprise sales for private investor groups and corporate buyers.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be sold through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Ability to assist clients in the preparation of SEC filings, including carve-out audited financial statements.
• Remaining up to date on industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide authoritative knowledge and insight to clients.
• Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to process, manipulate and concisely present large amounts of data; knowledge of Alteryx and Microsoft Power Bi is a +.
• Ability to identify business and technical issues and/or inconsistencies and develop point-of-view to discuss with senior team members.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience
• Public accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

• A proven record of excellence in audit and/or mergers or acquisitions transaction’s role.
• An active CPA certification.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.