Tax Accountant

Overview

McGuireWoods is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team in the Richmond, VA office. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and organized, with 2+ years of multistate tax experience, particularly in preparing state income tax returns. This role supports the firm's tax compliance efforts, special projects, and research initiatives.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing federal income tax returns and partner K-1s.
• Prepare state income tax returns and quarterly estimated state income tax payments.
• Prepare state and local tax filings, including sales/use tax returns, business personal property filings, and business license returns.
• Perform monthly bookkeeping, cash reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with income tax preparation for firm-related partnership and trust entities.
• Build working relationships with other accounting departments and groups to resolve issues, improve business processes, and document procedures.
• Support other tax compliance matters and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with professional tax experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with tax return preparation software for federal and state income tax returns.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer service mindset.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.

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