Senior Tax Accounting Associate (Project Management)
At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You'll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.
Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.
About the Position
We are seeking an adaptable and innovative tax senior associate to join our Investment Tax team.
You will join a team committed to operational excellence and a shared sense of purpose in serving the organization and our clients. You will be challenged to manage risk and optimize processes by engaging with a variety of internal teams and external partners and vendors.
You will review tax provisions, distribution calculations, qualification requirements, shareholder tax reporting and tax compliance for mutual funds and ETFs. You will also apply taxation of financial products knowledge to fund holdings. We utilize an external tax service provider and you will participate in the oversight. You will use your technology skills to identify and automate tax operational tasks.
Role Summary
Applies working and conceptual knowledge of practices related to taxation and tax accounting. Develops and delivers tax process documentation, training content, and super user support and ensures content is delivered. Responsible for the accuracy and completion of own work.
Responsibilities
- With minimal guidance, completes day-to-day tax activities in accordance with tax guidelines, including preparing and maintaining tax records, returns, and reports. Performs reviews to ensure tax filing compliance with the organization's policies and IRS regulations.
- Summarizes findings and collaborates with senior staff and the business units in developing plans for remediating tax reporting and filing deficiencies and oversees the remediation status/progress.
- Partners with senior tax analysts and managers to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and manage business performance.
- Acts as the liaison between reporting vendors and lines of businesses and ensures those businesses are reporting proper tax information.
- Provides less experienced staff with direction and training sufficient to meet the needs of the Tax Compliance Program.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree AND
- 2+ years of total relevant work experience
Preferred:
- Expertise in regulated investment company and financial product taxation
- Experience with technology tools including advanced Excel functions, Power BI, and Alteryx
- Advanced degree such as Masters of Tax or Masters of Accounting
- CPA
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to two days per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$68,000.00 - $116,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers$74,500.00 - $127,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$85,000.00 - $145,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
Competitive compensation
Annual bonus eligibility
A generous retirement plan
Hybrid work schedule
Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
