Shake Shack

Tax Associate

Shake Shack

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $88,843 - $116,656 per year

About the role

  • Support the quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provision under ASC 740, including deferred and current tax calculations, book-to-tax differences, effective tax rate computations, journal entries, and tax account reconciliations.
  • Analyze new transactions, business initiatives, and accounting pronouncements to determine proper tax accounting treatment and book-to-tax impacts, gathering and reviewing financial information to support accurate reporting.
  • Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statement disclosures, tax footnotes, and audit purposes, ensuring workpapers are review-ready and compliant with internal controls and SOX requirements.
  • Support outsourced federal, state, and local tax compliance, including data collection, workpaper review, estimated/extension payments, and state or federal notices.
  • Conduct technical tax research on intermediate issues, interpret guidance, and document conclusions clearly to support provision and compliance activities.
  • Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other business partners to gain a deep understanding of business operations and ensure accurate reflection of operational activities in tax reporting.
  • Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy of provision and compliance workflows.
  • Continuously build technical knowledge by researching tax laws, accounting standards, and emerging issues, applying learning to day-to-day provision and compliance responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • 2–4 years of progressive experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or related tax environment, with exposure to ASC 740 tax provision work preferred.
  • CPA certification (active or in progress) strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of corporate and partnership income tax concepts.
  • Familiarity with the tax provision process and U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) preferred.
  • Experience with tax research and analytical work; ability to interpret tax law developments and evaluate impacts.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with OneSource Tax Provision or comparable tax software a plus.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
Benefits
  • Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
  • Shake Shack Meal Discounts
  • Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
  • Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
  • 401k Plan with Company Match*
  • Paid Time Off*
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
  • Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
  • Development and Growth Opportunities *Eligibility criteria applies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
U.S. income tax provisionASC 740deferred tax calculationscurrent tax calculationsbook-to-tax differenceseffective tax rate computationstax account reconciliationstax researchfinancial statement disclosurestax compliance
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiesstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcollaboration skillsprocess improvementanalytical skillstechnical knowledgeproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA certification