Senior Tax Associate

The client is looking for a dynamic Tax Sr. Associate to join our Tax team in Atlanta. This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country. Our industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing and professional service firms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs technical tax review and governmental tax examinations as deemed by Manager and Senior Manager
• Preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns and information filings
• Acts Acting as a resource for tax associates and Business Assurance team members on specific tax issues and/or questions
• Ensuring all federal and state income tax returns are prepared timely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws
• Possess a complete knowledge of the firms philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
• Communicate Communicating effectively with clients and meets meeting critical deadlines
• Participates Participating actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts
• Assists the Business Assurance (Audit) Department with larger clients when deemed necessary

REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
• 2 - 4 years experience preparing corporate, partnership, and individual, and fiduciary income tax returns in a public accounting firm
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required, with a masters degree in taxation preferred
• Current CPA license highly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax or other tax automation / workflow software is a plus preferred
• Team player
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Independent
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills