State And Local Tax - Tax Controversy Associate

The State and Local Tax team within JPMorgan Chase & Co's Corporate Tax Department is looking for an associate level candidate to support the State and Local Tax team that is responsible for handling all State and Local corporate income tax audits.

As a State and Local Tax - Tax Controversy Associate within JPMorgan Chase & Co's Corporate Tax Department, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for handling all State and Local corporate income tax audits. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team, interact with state tax auditors, and contribute to resolving audit issues. This role will allow you to leverage your State and Local Tax experience, enhance your skills in using programs such as OneSource tax applications, and develop your time and people management skills. We value a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, and who possesses excellent communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.

Job Responsibilities:                                                                                                                                                                                                        

• Working with audit team on preparation of information data requests and supporting documentation.
• Interacting with state tax auditors and participating in field appointments.
• Responding to Information Document Requests (IDRs), notices, and other informal inquiries.
• Assisting audit group by reviewing assessments and proposed tax workpapers.
• Maintaining electronic records for group.
• Working with other members of Corporate Tax to resolve audit issues.
• Communicating issues raised on audit to the Compliance group to be considered for filing positions and to the Accounting for Income Tax group for FIN 48 purposes.
• Participating in weekly group meetings to discuss new developments and share ideas with other group members.
• Assist with special/ad hoc projects as needed.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities: 

• 2+ years of State and Local Tax experience working in Big 4 accounting firm or private industry that encompasses experience with state compliance, state apportionment factors and scenario analysis.
• The ability to effectively use programs such as OneSource tax applications and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Developed time and people management skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and develop good working relationships and be a strong team player.
• A self-starter who also possesses excellent communication, organizational and attention to details skills that can work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities:

• Financial service industry experience is preferred.
• Master's in Business Admin (MBA) with emphasis in tax, an MST and/or a CPA license is a plus.