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Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Withum empowers clients and our professional staff with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management and operational needs. As a US nationally ranked Top 25 firm, we recruit only the best and brightest people with a genuine passion for the business.Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client servicesWithum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, easy to work with a sense of purpose and caring for their co-workers and whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.How You’ll Spend Your Time:Income Tax Provision Audit SupportAssist in auditing quarterly and annual income tax provisions prepared under ASC 740 for SEC issuersPerform detailed testing of:Current tax expenseDeferred tax assets and liabilitiesValuation allowancesUncertain tax positions (UTPs)Reconcile book-to-tax differences and verify accuracy of temporary and permanent differencesEffective Tax Rate (ETR) AnalysisSupport audit procedures over:Effective tax rate calculationsRate reconciliation schedulesJurisdictional and statutory rate analysesInvestigate and document year-over-year ETR fluctuationsDeferred TaxesAssist with auditing:Deferred tax roll forwardsEnacted tax rate changesTemporary difference calculations by jurisdictionTie deferred tax balances to supporting schedules and source documentationIncome Tax Disclosures (SEC Focus)Assist in reviewing income tax footnote disclosures for Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including:Rate reconciliation disclosuresIncome taxes paid disclosuresValuation allowance and UTP disclosuresVerify consistency between financial statements, footnotes, and supporting workpapersAudit DocumentationPrepare clear, well-organized audit workpapers in accordance with firm methodologyDocument audit procedures, testing results, and conclusions related to income taxesAddress review comments from senior associates, managers, and partnersClient Interaction & CollaborationCommunicate with client accounting and tax personnel to request data and clarify provision mechanicsCoordinate with internal tax specialists on complex tax mattersParticipate in audit status meetings and walkthroughs as assignedAbility to promptly address tasksOpportunity to work with and learn from seasoned and experienced tax professionals that are eager to teach and invest in individuals that want to advance in their careerRequirements:7+ years of post-qualification hands-on experience with U.S. accounting firm.Strong understanding of:Financial accounting principlesBasic income tax conceptsAbility to learn and apply ASC 740 and SEC reporting requirementsStrong attention to detail and analytical skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsProgress toward CPA licensure (or intent to pursue)Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables preferred)Familiarity with audit software and document management tools (training provided)Ability to interpret tax provision schedules and supporting calculationsWebsite: Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.