Senior Associate

PwC

PwC Senior Associate preparing US individual tax returns and foreign filings for clients from its India Acceleration Center. Advising on cross-border tax compliance, treaties, and tax positions while mentoring team members.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeKolkata • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US Individual Tax Returns, including Form 1040, and foreign filing requirements, while effectively managing client relationships and mentoring junior team members. Proficient in analyzing financial data to inform tax strategies and staying updated with IRS regulations.

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US Individual Tax ReturnsUS Foreign Trust Filing RequirementsTax Compliance AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementTax Technology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationForm 1040Form 3520Forms 8865Forms 5471Forms 8621Forms 926Data ValidationFinancial Data AnalysisTax Treaty Understanding

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingCollaborationClient Engagement

Tools & Technologies

PDFExcelMS OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAdobe Enterprise Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingMaster's in Commerce

Industry Keywords

Tax LawsIRS RegulationsCross-Border Tax ImplicationsNonresident TaxationTax Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and validate clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations
Prepare and review US Individual tax returns, including Form 1040 and related foreign filings
Apply US Foreign Trust filing requirements and cross-border tax implications
Lead client meetings to discuss tax positions and open items
Develop and maintain client relationships
Collaborate with team members to share tax technical knowledge and insights
Monitor and analyze financial data to inform tax strategies and recommendations
Keep up to date with IRS technical and legislative changes
Facilitate training sessions on tax technology and tools
Manage project timelines and deliverables during peak periods
Mentor and guide junior team members
Communicate engagement progress and outcomes to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's in Commerce
At least 3 to 6 years of experience
At least 2 years of review experience
Oral and written proficiency in English required
Advanced understanding of US Individual tax returns, including Form 1040
Intermediate understanding of US Foreign Trust filing requirements, including Form 3520
Understanding of foreign filings including Forms 8865, 5471, 8621, and 926
Experience preparing tax returns and workpapers using PDF and Excel
Ability to validate data and analyze accuracy and relevance
Ability to produce high-quality work adhering to professional standards
Ability to identify problems and information needed to finalize tax returns timely
Ability to lead kick-off and status calls and communicate open items to clients
Ability to learn new tax technology
Ability to understand cross-border tax implications across multiple countries
Ability to understand and decipher tax treaties
Understanding of US nonresident taxation and applicable treaty rates
Advanced MS/Google/Adobe enterprise solutions knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on learning and professional development
Inclusive culture
On-the-job learning and exposure
Opportunities for technical development
Global-team collaboration
Lifelong relationships and career growth opportunities