EY Tax Senior - Financial Services Local Tax-Indirect Real Estate 

United States, New York, New York 

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This position can be anywhere in the country (primary: NY).

EY's State and Local Tax (SALT) team is a growing practice within the organization, and you'll see that growth reflected in your career. As a Tax Senior, you'll assist with multiple tax engagements and contribute to the delivery of quality tax planning and compliance services for our real estate industry clients. You'll be part of a rapidly growing team that's seen plenty of recent expansion, with the aim to double in size over the next few years. With support from some of the most engaging professionals in the business, you can expect to develop your tax technical skills, management techniques, and business experience considerably. 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

You'll likely spend most of 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, we'll look to you to implement your extensive knowledge of state and local tax concepts and law. You can expect to 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

• Contributing to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery
• Challenging traditional procedures and finding new approaches to provide tax services
• Providing compliance work product and assisting management with client deliverables
• Building client relationships and demonstrating your knowledge of the real estate industry
• Staying abreast of state & local tax developments and work to develop new and innovative service offerings that can deliver value to our clients

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or economics and 3 years of related work experience
• Strong tax technical skills and experience in tax research and writing, flow through entity taxation, REIT taxation, income and franchise taxes and transfer taxes
• Compliance skills as it relates to multi-state jurisdictions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience in a professional services environment
• A CPA certification, or good standing as a member of 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 service clients in the financial services industry focused on state and local taxes. If you’re ready to further build on your reputation as a professional advisor, this role is for you.

• 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.