Senior Tax Associate - Not-for-Profit

Overview:
The Senior Tax Associate will be responsible for the preparation of Not-for-Profit tax returns. The individual will be responsible for researching and applying tax foundational knowledge to identify potential tax issues, participate in the tax planning process, recognize and communicate potential risks and work with tax software applications. The individual will work closely with supervisors, managers and clients regarding tax compliance, planning and review.

Essential Duties:
Prepare Forms 990, 990-PF and 990-T and provide advice to clients regarding exempt organization and tax return issues
Ensure both that clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards
Ability to work on multiple clients and deadlines to match internal and client expectations for timely delivery of service
Gather and manipulate audit and client information as needed to prepare returns
Identify when research is needed; clearly and concisely frame issues to be researched; clearly and concisely report the analysis
Develop and train Staff level team members
Work closely with tax supervisors and managers to satisfy the needs with planning compliance

Qualifications:
BA/BS/MS degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required
MST degree preferred
3+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting
CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework required
Strong 990, 990-PF and 990-T tax compliance and review experience required
Able to provide tax planning and advisory services to colleges and universities, public charities, private foundations, healthcare entities, and other types of tax-exempt entities
Knowledge of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) codes and exempt organization tax matters
Knowledge of tax software, ProSystem fx, Engagement a plus
Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities
Must be able to work additional hours during busy season, as needed, to meet client deliverables
PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer.

The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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