Supports transfer pricing projects for multinational and domestic clients, including tax provision analysis, related-party transaction benchmarking, documentation, economic research, financial analysis, valuations, and defense of transfer pricing determinations. The role involves client communication, report preparation, project coordination, and gathering information from client personnel. Travel to client sites and additional hours may be required.
Transfer Pricing Tax Associate
As a Tax Associate in the National Transfer Pricing group, you will work closely with experienced transfer pricing staff on project and engagement management for complex, multinational clients. You will assist in all aspects of the identification and implementation of transfer pricing strategies and solutions for clients within our Grant Thornton international network of firms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in delivering transfer pricing projects which involve advice to clients on inter-company transfers of tangible goods, intangible property, services, and loans. Client deliverables could take the form of:
- Tax provision for GAAP financial statements
- Contemporaneous documentation to avoid tax penalties under Section 6662
- Initial identification and benchmarking of related party transactions
- Defense of transfer pricing determinations
- Conduct financial and economic analyses of multinational and domestic corporations, industry and market research, economic valuations, comparative financial benchmarking, and report documentation
- Assist in the preparation of valuation reports for closely held or publicly traded companies
- Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform tax services
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or related area
- Tax accounting skills and some knowledge of GAAP
- Strong research and computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
- Strong technical aptitude and skillset
- Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
- The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
- Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
The base salary for this position in the firm’s Manhattan, New York office is $91,800 per year
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Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the TeamThe team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
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Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
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