PwC

Senior Corporate Tax Associate

PwC
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $214,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in corporate tax compliance, including the preparation and analysis of tax provisions and returns, while effectively mentoring junior team members and building strong client relationships. Proficient in applying tax research tools and navigating complex tax concepts to ensure accurate filing outcomes.

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Corporate Tax Compliance ExperienceCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Tax Research ToolsClient Relationship ManagementMentoring Junior Team Members

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review corporate tax provisions, returns, and supporting workpapers for accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare and analyze tax computations, schedules, and client data submissions across assigned engagements
  • Research federal, state, and local tax requirements to support compliance and planning discussions
  • Interpret financial statements, trial balances, and tax records to identify reporting issues and filing requirements
  • Coordinate tax document collection, track deliverables, and manage workflow across multiple deadlines
  • Develop client relationships by responding to questions, clarifying information requests, and anticipating follow-up needs
  • Guide junior team members through tax preparation tasks, review comments, and technical questions
  • Apply tax research tools, digital workpapers, and data analysis methods to support accurate filing outcomes
  • Monitor changes in tax law and industry guidance to inform compliance approach and client communications

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
  • Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar, or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity
  • Corporate tax compliance experience across client engagements
  • Ability to interpret tax data and turn findings into actionable recommendations
  • Ability to navigate complex tax concepts using critical thinking and sound judgment
  • Ability to build client relationships while anticipating team and client needs
  • Ability to mentor junior team members and review assigned workstream tasks
  • Ability to apply tax tools, methodologies, and guidance to changing business contexts
  • Up to 40% travel
  • Must not require PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth in PwC policy

Benefits

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

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Hard Skills
Tax Computation PreparationFinancial Statement InterpretationData Analysis MethodsTax Requirement ResearchTax Document CollectionWorkflow ManagementTrial Balance AnalysisReporting Issue IdentificationFiling Requirement InterpretationTax Methodologies Application
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingSound JudgmentAnticipating Client NeedsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Digital WorkpapersTax Research Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Member of the Bar
Industry Keywords
Federal Tax RequirementsState Tax RequirementsLocal Tax RequirementsTax ComplianceTax Planning