Corporate Tax Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Industry Tax Practice

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Corporate Tax Senior Associate you will support corporate tax compliance, review financial data, prepare tax returns, and help clients manage obligations within our Tax practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, build meaningful client relationships, and guide junior team members while developing your technical skills and business understanding. In this role at PwC, you will apply tax compliance knowledge, interpret data to shape recommendations, respond to varied client needs, and contribute to workstreams that support tax planning, filing, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

- Reviewing corporate tax provisions, returns, and supporting workpapers for accuracy and completeness
- Preparing and analyzing tax computations, schedules, and client data submissions across assigned engagements
- Researching federal, state, and local tax requirements to support compliance and planning discussions
- Interpreting financial statements, trial balances, and tax records to identify reporting issues and filing requirements
- Coordinating tax document collection, tracking deliverables, and managing workflow across multiple deadlines
- Developing client relationships by responding to questions, clarifying information requests, and anticipating follow-up needs
- Guiding junior team members through tax preparation tasks, review comments, and technical questions
- Applying tax research tools, digital workpapers, and data analysis methods to support accurate filing outcomes
- Monitoring changes in tax law and industry guidance to inform compliance approach and client communications

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment (Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity).

What Sets You Apart

- At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity
- Demonstrating corporate tax compliance experience across client engagements
- Interpreting tax data and turning findings into actionable recommendations
- Navigating complex tax concepts using critical thinking and sound judgment
- Building client relationships while anticipating team and client needs
- Mentoring junior team members and reviewing assigned workstream tasks
- Applying tax tools, methodologies, and guidance to changing business contexts

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $214,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines