Hybrid Tax Associate

at Shake Shack

• Job title: Tax Associate
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $88,843 - $116,656 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Experienced Tax Associate supporting the U.S. tax compliance process at Shake Shack. Involves preparing tax provisions, conducting research, and collaborating with teams for accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provision under ASC 740, including deferred and current tax calculations, book-to-tax differences, effective tax rate computations, journal entries, and tax account reconciliations.
• Analyze new transactions, business initiatives, and accounting pronouncements to determine proper tax accounting treatment and book-to-tax impacts, gathering and reviewing financial information to support accurate reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statement disclosures, tax footnotes, and audit purposes, ensuring workpapers are review-ready and compliant with internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Support outsourced federal, state, and local tax compliance, including data collection, workpaper review, estimated/extension payments, and state or federal notices.
• Conduct technical tax research on intermediate issues, interpret guidance, and document conclusions clearly to support provision and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other business partners to gain a deep understanding of business operations and ensure accurate reflection of operational activities in tax reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy of provision and compliance workflows.
• Continuously build technical knowledge by researching tax laws, accounting standards, and emerging issues, applying learning to day-to-day provision and compliance responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 2–4 years of progressive experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or related tax environment, with exposure to ASC 740 tax provision work preferred.
• CPA certification (active or in progress) strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of corporate and partnership income tax concepts.
• Familiarity with the tax provision process and U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) preferred.
• Experience with tax research and analytical work; ability to interpret tax law developments and evaluate impacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with OneSource Tax Provision or comparable tax software a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
• Shake Shack Meal Discounts
• Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
• 401k Plan with Company Match*
• Paid Time Off*
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
• Development and Growth Opportunities *Eligibility criteria applies