Senior Tax Associate, Private Client and Global Mobility Expatriate Tax

Join our Global Mobility Tax Practice as a Senior Tax Associate, Private Client and Global Mobility Expatriate Tax in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow your expertise in the field of expatriate tax services and contribute to the success of our clients. This role offers valuable experience and growth potential within our Global Mobility Expatriate Tax team in Chicago.    What you will do:   

• Assist with the review and completion of individual tax returns, equalization calculations, and miscellaneous tax forms for inbound expatriate employees and foreign investors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
• Assist with the review and completion of individual income tax returns for high-net-worth individuals with offshore investments and holdings.
• Assist in U.S. payroll reporting and withholding for wages paid to expatriate employees for accuracy including annual compensation statements.
• Assist with U.S. tax identification numbers for taxpayers, spouses, and dependents
• Provide support to senior team members as they advise clients in various industries on domestic and international tax matters.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff associates and interns

What you need to bring:  

• 2+ years of experience Private Client / Global Mobility Expatriate Tax with a national or regional accounting firm or boutique firm focused on expatriate tax matters.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is generally required; J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university is preferred.
• Strong planning, research, writing and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• CPA license or similar certification, or currently working to obtain a CPA license, preferred but not required
• German language skills are preferred but not required
• Experience in the manufacturing and distribution industry, preferred but not required
• ProSystem fx Engagement
• CCH Axcess 

Who we serve:  

• Foreign expatriates, typically from German-speaking countries
• Clients in many industries including manufacturing, distribution, technology & fashion

Benefits:
We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes: 

• 401K plan (with 3% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical coverage
• Paid Dental coverage
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Day of Service annually
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
• Paid holidays
• Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
• Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement & training
• Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
• Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam

Why Rödl & Partner?  

• We keep our employees current by supplying cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
• We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
• We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
• We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis

What makes the culture at Rödl & Partner USA unique?  Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, Rödl & Partner USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, R&P employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives.  Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.
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