International Tax Senior Associate - Atlanta, GA

We are seeking an experienced International Tax Senior Associate to serve as a technical and managerial linchpin within our global tax practice. In this role, you will act as a critical bridge between high-level strategic planning and granular technical execution, helping our international clients navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions. You will be responsible for the review and delivery of U.S. international tax services and ensuring rigorous compliance for a diverse portfolio of clients.

• Technical Preparation, Review & Compliance: Prepare and review international information returns, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 1042 series, 8804/5, 8833, 2555, 8938, and FBAR
• Regulatory Advocacy: Research complex tax issues and draft technical memoranda or responses to inquiries from the IRS
• Tax Planning & Strategy: Advise clients on international tax structuring, income tax treaty planning, and the tax aspects of M&A projects.
• Controversy Advocacy: Advise clients on options to voluntarily file delinquent or missing international-related information returns and FBARs.
• Engagement Management: Act as the "in-charge" professional for specific workstreams, managing project workflows, resource requirements, and firm quality standards
• Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise, train, and mentor junior associates and interns
   

• Education: Masters in Tax/Accounting or JD is required
• Professional Certification: Active CPA license (or commitment to pass before becoming Manager) or member of a state bar association is required
• Experience: 3–5 years of tax compliance/consulting experience, focused mostly on international tax
  • Prior experience in a large public accounting firm (Big 4 or mid-tier), law firm, or corporate tax department preferred

• Regulatory Knowledge: Broad proficiency in U.S. international tax principles, including:
  • Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, TCJA and OBBBA provisions
  • Inbound and outbound issues
  • FDAP, ECI, and partnership withholding tax issues
  • Income, totalization, estate & gift tax treaties
  • Expats and inpats
  • Streamlined offshore procedures and delinquent disclosure procedures
• Tax Technology: Proficiency in tax return preparation and tax research software.
• Analytical Skills: Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and "what-if" scenario analysis for international tax consequences of client activities and transactions.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills to translate complex tax jargon into actionable intelligence for non-financial stakeholders.

Training:
In addition to on-the-job training, all employees will have multiple continuing education opportunities throughout the year. Depending on work assignments, you will attend industry- specific training internally and/or externally. We also provide ample opportunities to learn new and innovative skills to become a thought leader within the industry.

Salary: Competitive

Benefits:
At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

Mauldin and Jenkins Culture:
Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed. Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.