Sr Associate 1, Centralized Tax Services

Responsibilities:

• Working with high-net-worth firm’s domestic partners.  
• Prepare & Review, medium/complex tax returns of Form 1040 and Multi-State Returns. 
• Working on returns with multiple state filings, with knowledge on state pass through entity tax credits, state tax credits, reverse tax credit and any state specific additional credits and deductions. 
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements 
• Reconciling amounts in documentation provided by clients and identifying inconsistencies. 
• Completing tax planning and research  
• Developing strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their needs and challenges  
• Staying current on tax legislation relevant to Private Client Service clients  
• Developing a general understating of reporting requirements of different entity structures and the compliance process  
• Increasing involvement in developing cutting edge tax ideas that could significantly lessen clients overall effective tax rates  
• Leveraging tax knowledge and understanding of the tax preparation process to bring work to completion for review  
• Demonstrating awareness of differing levels of assurance as it relates to tax positions taken through writing memoranda and other written documentation on complex tax issues for business and private tax clients  

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in public accounting with an emphasis in High Net-Worth Taxation. 
• Degree in Accounting or related field (Master’s degree a plus). 
• Knowledge on tax tools; SurePrep, TaxCaddy and CCH access. 
• Ability to deal with highly confidential information 
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills and presentation skills. 
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat 
• Research skills like Checkpoint, BNA, Bloomberg, and Written Tax research memos. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on comparative importance and urgency. 
• Possess a strong desire to learn. 
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment