Senior Tax Accountant

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT (Permanent)
Our client, an established local CPA firm in WNY, is looking to hire a Senior Tax Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity in their North Towns location with room for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for several different clients—individuals, tax-exempt, S-Corps, C-Corps, trusts/estates, etc.
  


• Review returns for accuracy and ensure they are filed in a timely manner
  


• Collect necessary paperwork for each client to ensure precise tax reports are filed
  


• Maintain positive working relationships with each client, advising on appropriate tax planning to each of their unique financial goals
  


• Address inquiries/issues in a timely manner, offering educated answers and resolutions
  


• Remain up-to-date with all federal and state tax laws, updating clients as necessary
  


• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  


• Complete projects in a timely manner, possessing the ability to move from one to another with ease
  


• Work well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  


• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full time, direct hire
  


• 100% in-office: standard 40 hours/week; 60 hours/week during tax season; 36 hours/week over the summer with flexibility
  


• $65,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience
  


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar
  


• CPA license or in process of obtaining preferred
  


• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k match, Disability, Life Insurance
  


• 3+ years’ relative experience in Tax Accounting
  


• Proficient computer skills
  


• Strong organizational and time management skills
  


• Strong communication and presentation skills
  


• Strong technical skills
  


• Self-motivated
  


• Relocation not available 
  


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  


• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters