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Ayco, a Goldman Sachs Company, partners with Fortune 1000 companies to design and implement tailored financial planning programs for their workforceleveraging the 50-year heritage of Ayco and the comprehensive resources of Goldman Sachs to meet the evolving needs of their employees. Ayco believes companies best serve their stakeholders and the greater economy when their employees financial lives are clear, understood and in their control. Ayco advisors and technical specialists help clients achieve their personal financial goals through education and guided implementation across seven key financial disciplines, including employee benefit planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

YOUR IMPACT

Do you have a passion for tax, but want to explore beyond the public accounting environment? We are seeking professionals with an understanding of the markets who have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, strong communication skills, and client service are essential to maintaining and enhancing our business

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Prepare/review personal income tax returns (federal, state and local)
  Preparation/review of ancillary tax returns (e.g., FBAR, gift, trust, etc.)
  Forecast taxes, incorporating compensation, household income, deductions and legislative changes
  Assist with withholding adjustments and making quarterly estimated tax payments 
  Review tax strategies, such as timing of deductions and charitable planning techniques (donor-advised funds)
  Analyze stock vesting implications, including withholding elections and basis tracking
  Evaluate non-resident state filing requirements
  Provide a seamless experience from tax planning to preparation of annual tax filings

WHERE WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Ayco business spans the country, with the following locations in the United States: Atlanta (GA), Boston (MA), Canonsburg (PA), Chicago (IL), Cincinnati (OH), Cohoes (NY), Dallas (TX), Deerfield (IL), Irvine (CA), Houston (TX), Latham (NY), Los Angeles (CA), Minneapolis (MN), New York (NY), Parsippany (NJ), Philadelphia (PA), San Francisco (CA), Saratoga Springs (NY), Seattle (WA), Troy (MI), Washington, D.C. (DC) and West Palm Beach (FL)

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WERE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree in accounting required; advanced degree, CPA or EA designation preferred
  Related experience, public or private tax/accounting
  Creative problem solving, research skills
  Able to manage conflicting priorities, deadline-based tasks and simultaneous projects
  Familiarity with tax software programs
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
  Clear communicator with strong interpersonal writing/verbal skills
  Detail-oriented, excellent organizational and analytical skills
  Self-starter, highly motivated to personal growth and development
  Ability to work in a team while maintaining a high level of responsibility and accountability to individual projects and tasks
  Proficient knowledge of investment and hedge fund partnership taxation a plus
  Understanding of FBAR reporting, PFIC reporting, and other foreign jurisdiction reporting a plus