Tax Analyst - Senior

Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes integrated teams that unite to shape the future of cities. Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together.

Your Role

Gensler is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join the corporate finance team onsite 5 days a week in one of our San Francisco Bay Area offices (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) or Los Angeles. In this position, you will be focused on US and International indirect taxes including sales, use, property, and VAT. We are a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative global tax department. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a willingness to learn and detail oriented. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow your expertise in indirect taxes and enjoy the added value of collaborating with team members from various countries and cultures.  You will work closely daily with business partners in Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, HR, and the Finance Director community from our operational offices around the world. The firm is not only looking for a talented tax professional, but someone who is enthusiastic, curious and driven to build relationships across the firm’s practice and join in its effort to realize on its commitment to enhance the human experience though the power of design.

What You Will Do

• Prepare sales/use, property, gross receipts tax returns for multiple states on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.

• Prepare Canadian GST/HST filings on monthly/quarterly basis.

• Reconcile and propose entries to clear tax accounts related to indirect taxes.

• Work with regional accounting teams to forecast and budget for indirect taxes.

• Respond to internal/external inquiries about indirect taxes charged to clients by Gensler.

• Prepare and file annual business license renewals and maintain library of business license certificates online.

• Track and respond to notices from tax authorities and provide support to tax audits.

• Research and analyze relevant indirect tax laws relating to Gensler’s business and communicate changes to regional teams.

• Assist Tax Director on ad hoc tax projects and business needs.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting required

• Minimum of 5+ years indirect tax experience

• Ability to research tax laws and reach conclusions High accuracy and attention to detail

• Able to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

• Collaborative team player

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel modeling, PowerPoint presentation etc.

• Experience with Deltek Vision a plus

**The compensation range in Los Angeles is estimated to be between $95k-110k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience

** The compensation range in the Bay Area is estimated to be between $115k-125k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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