EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit (“FSO”) that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team! The Exceptional Delivery Growth Engine (EDGE) that sits within FSO is our team of tax and technology professionals building the latest technologies and process improvements.

The opportunity

EY is currently seeking experienced seasonal tax professionals for the Summer busy tax season. You’ll join the team at a critical time, leveraging your expertise to help support our clients. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around. You'll receive hourly, over-time eligible pay, and a unique opportunity to enhance or refine your skills within one of our high performing tax teams.

Your key responsibilities

As a seasonal tax manager your main priority will be reviewing state income tax returns and tax notices. The anticipated summer tax seasonal time frame is July through September or October, with some variability depending on your needs and the needs of your team. Most teams have an average of 40 -50 hours/week available during busy season. Expectations around hours are discussed during the interview process for each role, so you'll be able to share your availability and know what to expect prior to coming aboard. In this role you'll be able to work remotely from within the United States, with no travel required.

Skills and attributes for success

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  Knowledgeable with income franchise tax, corporate compliance, reviewing corporate extensions, and preparing and reviewing partnership K-1 statements
• Experience in state income tax returns and tax notices
• Comfort with working remotely in a virtual team environment
• A strategic eye toward prioritizing when working on multiple complex projects
• Influencing skills, and the confidence and curiosity to question existing processes
• The ability to produce technical writing and research in a tax context

To qualify for this role you must have

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  Valid US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active state bar membership
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in state income tax within public accounting, industry, or state entity
• Professional knowledge in a broad range of state and local income/franchise tax processes, concepts and tools

Ideally, you'll also have

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  A proven record of excellence in public accounting in a top or mid-tier firm

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and deliverables. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help our clients meet complex tax obligations. If you have a strong quality focus, the desire to develop meaningful relationships, and the ambition to deliver above and beyond expectations, this role is for you.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.