The primary mission of Tax is to ensure the firm’s compliance with the tax laws of those countries (and local jurisdictions) in which the firm conducts business and to assist businesses in managing tax risk.
Key Tax Functions:
- Preparing and review indirect tax returns
- Representing the firm in audits of the firm’s indirect state tax filings.
- Keeping management apprised of audit developments including tax exposures
- Planning and analysis of new deals
Opportunity:
- To work for a leading financial services organization’s in-house tax department in the State and Local Indirect Tax group.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare sales, property, and other excise tax returns for a number of the Firm's entities
- Interact with other groups (i.e. – Commodities Operations, Corporate Real Estate and Accounting Services) to obtain information required to properly prepare returns
- Assist with audits
- Prepare state registration forms
- Prepare state refund claims
- Prepare written responses to state notices and correspond with state representatives
- Research various tax topics and new deal transactions
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required, Advanced degree and/or CPA a plus
- 1-3 years of relevant tax experience
- Indirect tax experience a plus. Big four and/or commodities experience a plus
- Strong analytical skills and highly detail-oriented
- Strong computer skills overall; proficient with MS Excel and Word
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoys working in a team-oriented environment
- Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Advanced degree and/or CPA
- 1-3 years of relevant tax experience
- Indirect tax experience
- Big Four and/or commodities experience
- Strong analytical skills and highly detail-oriented
- Proficient with MS Excel and Word
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoys working in a team-oriented environment
- Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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