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Associate – Accounting & Tax

Greenwich, CT

Job Summary

Leading private equity firm. Manage the daily transactions of the firm’s limited partnership vehicles and various related investment vehicles. BS in Accounting or tax. 3+ years of work experience in the field of partnership and corporate tax in a public or a combination of public/ private environment.

Details

This client is a world leading Private Equity firm.

The Accounting/Tax Associate will report to the Group Controller. They will have various responsibilities, including but not limited to, managing the daily transactions of our limited partnership vehicles and various related investment vehicles.

Responsibilities

* General ledger analysis for quarterly close
* Tracking sales of investments and allocating proceeds and gains based on each partners ownership percentage
* Reviewing and analyzing partners’ capital account
* Assisting the Controller with annual audit and tax schedules
* Assisting management with the preparation of financial statements
* Maintain tax demographic information for investors, including FATCA, CRS, UKCDOT and State & Local reporting for unblocked deals.

* Assist in review of partnership and corporate tax returns prepared by outside tax advisors, including comprehensive review of diagnostic reports generated by 3rd party tax software

* Assist with the reporting and communication of investor tax information including: tax estimates, delivery of K-1s, Form 1042-S, and various state and local information.

* Liaise with tax return preparers to resolve issues and ensure timely filing of tax returns.

* Respond to requests and notices from IRS and state governments.

* Assist in preparation and review of various tax workpapers including Form 1042 and 1099

* Conduct periodic analysis to assist with the preparation of necessary tax disclosures such as PFIC, UBTI and Form 926

* Process tax returns and estimates for annual and quarterly federal and state filing

* Participate in preparation of K-1 estimates per investors’ request

* Calculate 1042 tax withholdings for foreign investors

Qualifications:

* 3 – 5 years of work experience in the field of partnership and corporate tax in a public or a combination of public/private environment

* BS in Accounting or tax required (MS and/or CPA a plus)

* The appropriate candidate for this position should have strong organizational, communication and analytical skills, and be very detail oriented.

* The position requires good presentation skills and excellent PC skills with a significant proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

* This person must be a team player willing to assist others when asked.

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  • Job Reference #: Ziprecruiter 4296a390
  • Compensation: $ 100,000
  • Min Experience: 3 years