Senior Tax Accountant

A prestigious business management firm is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant - Tax to join their dynamic group of tax professionals. This selected candidate is influential in the process of preparing tax returns and assisting clients with various tax matters. The Tax Accountant gathers and reviews client tax documents to prepare necessary individual, partnership, estate, corporate, and/or trust tax returns. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of common tax rules, tax compliance, and tax regulations. This person is also knowledgeable in tax accounting principles. You are a confident and professional communicator, with exceptional time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of federal and multi-state income tax returns and related work papers for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Prepare tax accounting adjustments for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Prepare correspondence to tax authorities in response to notices.
• Prepare tax projections.
• Prepare year-end close outs for clients.
• Possible review of tax returns and client financial statements depending on experience.
• Understand client tax issues and situations and assist with tax research.
• Identify and recommend tax strategies that better position a client’s understanding of tax law.
• Understand client tax issues/situations and assist with tax research.
• Correspondence with tax authorities, and/or IRS inquiries. Draft responses to governmental queries, notes, or mandates.
• Assist other team members with tax responsibilities and other specialty reporting, an as necessary.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• 3+ years of experience at a public accounting firm is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience preparing robust, complex tax returns.
• Experience working with tax preparation software such as BNA and Pro-System/CCH Axcess.
• Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred.
• Prior business management firm experience preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with CCH Tax Program and AgilLink helpful.

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