Goodwin Procter Llp
Tax Accountant
Boston
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Thin sponsorship signal and lottery-bound (~15% per draw). A low-probability bet with your clock running. Prioritize cap-exempt roles and proven entry-level sponsors first.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
Even the top of this range is below the Level II threshold of $91,250, so this role stays at one lottery entry however you negotiate. That is a property of the posted band, not of you.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.
- This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain tax workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation for U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax compliance, including estimated payments, extensions, tax returns, informational filings, and related reporting requirements.
- Support U.S. federal, state, and international tax return compliance by gathering data, preparing analyses, reviewing source information, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Process partner tax withholdings, composite payments, credits, and related partner tax reporting schedules.
- Maintain confidentiality of partner, employee, client, and firm information and follow established internal controls and documentation standards.
- Prepare tax-related journal entries and maintain accurate records in the firm's financial systems.
- Support the preparation of information for external federal, state, local, and foreign tax audits and inquiries.
- Prepare and maintain partnership accounting schedules and tax compliance.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines across multiple jurisdictions and workstreams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research discrepancies and recommend practical resolutions.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong comfort working with financial systems, tax compliance tools, payment platforms, and workflow technology.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with Finance, Tax, Legal, and external advisors.
- Professional, dependable, collaborative, and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize competing assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with tax payments, account reconciliations, compliance calendars, and preparation of support for federal, state, local, or international tax filings preferred.
Compensation
- At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks
- participate in educational opportunities to remain current and improve team effectiveness.
- Benefits and More
- At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Company info
- At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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