About this role
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. Washington National Tax Office Partnership Tax Senior Associate Job Description: As the WNTO Partnership Tax Senior Associate, you’ll demonstrate and maintain technical expertise in matters related to Partnership (Subchapter K) tax, as well as provide technical training and thought leadership in the Partnership (Subchapter K) tax area for your GT professionals and variety of clients – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with WNTO leadership and staff and consult with internal and external clients on the technical aspects of tax-efficient structuring of partnership formation, disposition, and restructuring transactions, and on operational matters, including capital account maintenance and partnership allocations, and prepare technical memoranda on issues arising in such consultations because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by great technology, processes, and a collaborative and thoughtful team to continue to extend your technical knowledge, work across new projects, and provide excellent client service, and help you achieve more, confidently. Your day-to-day may include:
• Perform research and analysis on core Subchapter K tax issues, and review partnership agreements and transaction documents in connection with partnership tax compliance and consulting matters • Draft, edit, and refine technical memoranda, guidance, and training materials using clear, structured, and concise language • Leverage LLM tools to enhance writing quality, consistency, and scalability of technical content • Translate complex Subchapter K concepts (e.g., capital accounts, allocations, basis, disguised sales) into plain-English explanations for internal and external audiences • Collaborate with leadership to support thought leadership, knowledge management, and internal training initiatives • Work across teams to ensure technical content is consistent, practical, and aligned with firm positions • Support client and internal consultations by synthesizing technical issues into well-reasoned written deliverables • Continuously improve processes for producing high-quality, scalable technical content You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field • Licensed attorney (JD), with preference for LLM in Taxation • If not a licensed attorney, licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office or eligible to sit for the CPA • Background in tax, law, accounting, or a related technical discipline preferred, but not required • Strong writing, editing, and content preparation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts • Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear conclusions • Strong organizational and project management skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience with Microsoft Excel and other productivity tools preferred • Ability to travel as needed (approximately 10%) The base salary range for this position in the Metro DC - Arlington location only is between $109,296 to $121,176. #LI-JC5