Senior Associate, Tax Korean Business Network

PwC

. Manage private tax compliance and planning workstreams for privately owned businesses, families, and individual clients .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $214,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in private tax compliance and planning, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and provide informed tax recommendations. Proficient in building client relationships and mentoring junior team members while managing multiple workstreams effectively.

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Private Tax ComplianceTax Planning ExperienceCertified Public AccountantFinancial Data AnalysisClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationTax Document ReviewBusiness Tax KnowledgePartnership Tax KnowledgeTrust TaxationIndividual Income Tax KnowledgeTax Legislation ResearchAccount ReconciliationTax Risk IdentificationTax Compliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

MentoringClient Relationship BuildingCommunicationFeedback ProvisionTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public AccountantMember of the Bar

Industry Keywords

Private BusinessesFamily-Owned BusinessesTax ComplianceTax ConsultingFinancial StatementsTax ProvisionsOwnership StructureKorean Language Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage private tax compliance and planning workstreams for privately owned businesses, families, and individual clients
Prepare and review tax returns, tax documents, and supporting schedules across business and personal tax matters
Apply business tax, partnership tax, trust taxation, and individual income tax knowledge to address client needs
Analyze financial statements, tax provisions, and account reconciliations to identify reporting issues and planning opportunities
Research tax legislation, compliance requirements, and ownership structure implications to support informed recommendations
Draft client-ready tax documentation and maintain organized records for filing, review, and follow-up
Interpret data and transaction activity to identify tax risks, reporting differences, and areas requiring additional analysis
Build meaningful client relationships while coordinating with internal specialists to address complex tax matters
Mentor associates and other junior team members through review of work, feedback, and day-to-day guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 private tax planning experience for family-owned businesses
Applying tax compliance and consulting knowledge across client matters
Interpreting financial data to shape tax recommendations
Managing multiple workstreams while navigating ambiguity
Building client relationships and mentoring junior team members
Using Korean language skills in client service discussions
Ability to travel up to 20%
Must not require, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within PwC policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Holiday pay
Vacation
Personal and family sick leave