Arkansas Talent Group · 14 hours ago
Tax Research Attorney
Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a large CPA Firm in Little Rock to find a Tax Research Attorney for their organization - an organization with a rooted brand of excellence. The Tax Research Attorney will provide exceptional service, extensive expertise, and personalized guidance to the firm and the clients, analyzing potential legal issues and devising effective strategies to solve tax and financial challenges.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Ability to interact with our firm, our clients and the Internal Revenue Service, law firms, and other related external firms
Offer expert advice and analysis on a wide range of tax matters, including estate, gift, and income tax issues
Assist the firm with risk assessment and counseling on complicated tax problems
Execute project-related tax research and analysis based on Federal and State tax laws
Counsel the firm on the consequences of new and updated federal and state tax laws that affect our clients
Prepare tax memoranda and client correspondence
Assist with tax controversy representation
Engage in client discussions, communications, and outreach as needed
Provide estate, succession, and gift planning advice
Manage fiduciary, estate, and gift tax compliance engagements
Demonstrate the ability to identify complex issues and apply advanced tax principles
Develop positive working relationships with firm employees and clients
Effectively exhibit communication, listening, and problem-solving skills, including asking questions
Stay informed on current topics, including industry trends, exploring new ideas, and continually expanding knowledge base
Provide resolutions and solutions for problems and issues
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate required
At least five years of practice as an attorney, public accounting or similar
Experience conducting legal research and communicating such verbally and in writing effectively
Experience with estate, gift, and income tax issues
Detailed knowledge of federal and state tax laws
Tax controversy experience
Experience with mergers and acquisitions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an ability to proactively determine, prioritize and resolve issues
Located in, or willing to relocate to, Little Rock, Arkansas
Preferred
Bachelors or master's degree in taxation or accounting
Substantial financial/accounting knowledge and/or experience, preferred
Tax LLM
CPA license
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Potential career advancement opportunities
Potential relocation assistance