(Senior) Associate - U.S. Tax (Financial Services)
📍 8050 Zurich
Role and responsibilities
Prepare U.S. corporate tax filings accurately and timely Take ownership of assignments and deliverables Build and maintain strong client and team relationships Collaborate effectively across teams and service lines Manage priorities and meet filing deadlines Develop technical tax knowledge and professional skills
Team / description
At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in U.S. tax compliance
U.S. CPA License (or in progress), Enrolled Agent License (or in progress), or commitment to pursue one
Interest in developing a career in U.S. Tax Compliance
Some experience with US tax compliance, including work with US corporate filings (Forms 1120, 1120-F) and/or US partnerships (Form 1065)
Understanding of ECI, FDAP and Branch Profit Tax concepts
Experience with state and local tax compliance, including multi-state reporting considerations and communication with U.S. state tax authorities (Preferred but not required)
Exposure to informational reporting (Forms 8865, 8858, 5471) (Preferred but not required)
Hands-on experience with withholding and reporting regimes, including the 1042/1042-S series and W-8 documentation (W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, etc.) (Preferred but not required)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret tax rules and structures
Good understanding of accounting principles, including the ability to analyze financial statements, understand and reconcile journal entries, and review capital accounts
Advanced Excel proficiency, including working with large datasets and preparing structured, efficient workpapers