Senior International Tax Associate

Grant Thornton (US)

International Tax Senior Associate managing international tax services across various industries. Collaborating with global teams to ensure quality and advise clients on tax matters.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $111,320 - $141,933 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international tax services, including compliance and consulting, while effectively supervising and mentoring staff. Proficient in tax software and capable of delivering exceptional client service and maintaining strong client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

International Tax ConsultingCPA or JD/Active Law LicenseTax Software ProficiencyClient Relationship ManagementStaff Supervision and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

International Tax ServicesTax ComplianceTax ConsultingTax Return PreparationAnalytical SkillsTax Accounting SkillsResearch and AnalysisIRS Inquiries ResponsePerformance AssessmentComplex Business Returns Review

Soft Skills

Exceptional Client ServiceVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Tax SoftwareTax Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJD/Active Law License

Industry Keywords

International Tax MattersMultinational CompanyLarge Accounting FirmLaw FirmCorporate Tax Department

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing international tax services that provide measurable value and advising clients from a range of different industries on international tax matters
Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns on international tax projects and assessing performance of associates for engagement reviews; performing in-charge role as needed
Reviewing complex business returns with international complexities and making recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities; gain increasing responsibility in the review process
Researching and analyzing international and domestic tax issues; utilizing tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
Writing and reviewing tax advice for clients
Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Minimum two years’ experience of progressive tax consulting, preferably with at least one year focused on international taxation
Experience with a large accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company
CPA or JD/active law license required
Advanced analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in U.S. tax compliance and consulting
Ability to supervise staff and lead projects
Exceptional client service skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Can travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
Paid for firm holidays during internship
401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan for seasonal employees
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance