Tax Staff 2 - Tax Advisory-Diversified Career Path-Houston - 00IIX

Ernst & Young's Americas Tax Practice is one of the largest, most highly esteemed and most technically advanced tax practices in the world, with approximately 6,000 professionals and $ 2 billion in tax revenue in North America. Through a combined international, federal, and state and local tax approach, EY tax professionals help companies understand the important linkage between tax planning and their business imperatives. We then provide a wide array of tax services to help these companies identify and implement winning tax strategies. There are many paths you can take in pursuing a career in tax. We believe Ernst & Young offers several unique career advantages. Here, the focus is on helping each of our professionals grow and succeed. One way we do this is through our Ernst & Young University-Tax (EYU Tax)'our virtual resource of continuous tax learning and development. EYU Tax integrates formal learning, varied client experiences, mentoring and counseling, and continual feedback in such a way as to help each of our Tax professionals reach their maximum potential. As an EYU Tax student, you will build your own personal resume by having opportunities to explore and gain first-hand knowledge in as many different work experiences and environments as possible-a concept we call experiential development. You will also have the ability to guide your own career by selecting the learning programs and client serving roles that are right for you. Our vision for EYU Tax is to create an environment for growing today's tax professionals into tomorrow's tax leaders. We currently have a career opportunity for a Staff 2 to join our Tax Advisory practice, on a diversified career path. This position offers you a wide variety of tax consulting and compliance work experiences. It also provides a broad skill set and diverse knowledge base, both very helpful as you consider which specific areas of tax you may wish to pursue as your career advances. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop into a well-rounded tax professional, with the opportunity to gain valuable real world experience in many different areas. ResponsibilitiesResearch tax theory and positions, and apply them to specific client needs. Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in providing tax services. Perform work efficiently, on time and within budget. Become familiar with tax practice services, processes, roles and go-to-market strategies. Build a foundation of business knowledge to support development and career growth. Display teamwork, integrity and leadership qualities. Support colleagues and value others' contributions. Understand the business fundamentals of our practice; learn the interconnectivity of account management and value of integrated service offerings; execute on engagement economics. Analyze and gather appropriate engagement information. Maintain accurate, well organized workpapers. Respect and protect confidential client information. Develop an understanding of complex tax concepts and actively pursue increased tax knowledge through client assignments and current tax developments. To qualify, candidates must have: an undergraduate degree (in a related field preferred) at least 1 year of tax-related or other relevant experience general awareness of business environments knowledge of tax laws (e.g., coursework) preferred a commitment to learning and improvement excellent verbal and written communication skills knowledge of computers, including various software applicationsTX-Houston