Tax - Indirect Tax - FSO SALT Real Estate - JD​/LLM

USA - Tax - Indirect Tax - FSO SALT Real Estate - JD/LLM - Staff 2

CA-Irvine, IL-Chicago, NY-New York, TX-Dallas

Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting‑edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue‑generating US and global tax practice.

Our Indirect Tax practices navigate the complexities of state and local taxes, which often constitute a company’s largest tax burden and are on the rise globally. Our approach helps businesses understand their tax liabilities, identify risks and opportunities, and align with their broader tax strategy, reinforcing the critical role of tax and finance in the modern business landscape. Learn from our experienced professionals, cutting‑edge technology, and proven methodologies to effectively manage our clients’ indirect tax posture.

As an FSO Real Estate Staff, you can expect to develop your tax technical skills, management techniques, and business experience considerably. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs.

We’re interested in tax professionals with the confidence and knowledge to think creatively in a constantly shifting environment. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to prioritize across projects and make strong decisions in often‑uncertain scenarios, this role is for you.

You’ll likely spend most of your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks. Whatever you’re working on, our clients will turn to you for up‑to‑the‑minute tax advice they can always rely on. To make that happen, we’ll look to you to implement your knowledge of state and local tax concepts and law. You can expect to be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.

Your responsibilities as a Staff will include:

• Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery.
• Challenging traditional procedures and finding new approaches to provide tax services.
• Providing compliance work product and assisting management with client deliverables.
• Building client relationships and demonstrating your knowledge of Indirect Tax and the real estate industry.
• Staying abreast of state and local tax developments and working to develop new and innovative service offerings that can provide value to our clients.
• Participating in client meetings and working within teams to deliver fully integrated services.

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, and an advanced degree in Tax or Law; supported by a strong academic record.
• A demonstrable plan for passing a US state Bar exam.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Tax technical skills and experience in tax research, writing and compliance.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

• Knowledge of flow through entity taxation, REIT taxation, state income and franchise taxes, and real estate transfer taxes.
• Understanding of VBA and/or process improvement.
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.