Tax Senior

Pulakos CPAs, a local and independent CPA firm in Albuquerque, has been servicing New Mexico businesses for over 60 years.   We are seeking a talented and motivated Tax Manager to join our team. We have no minimum chargeable hour requirement and offer great opportunities to learn and grow as we are committed to helping our team members grow professionally.

Job Summary:

This position is not just about data entry or preparation, but more about developing important technical skills and knowledge. 

Responsibilities and Duties:  

• Tax return preparation of individual, trust and various types of business returns;
• Research and communicate complex tax issues;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records;
• Ensure clients comply with IRS regulations and meet their state and federal tax obligations; and
• Review client financial records, income statements and expenditures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2 -5 years previous experience in a Tax Department of a Public Accounting firm or other significant tax experience;
• Tax return preparation of individual, trust and various types of business returns;
• Certified Public Accountant license preferred, but must be on track to becoming a CPA;
• Ability to research and communicate complex tax issues;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and 
• Willingness to interact directly with clients while delivering high quality service and helping maintaining positive client relationships.

The Tax Senior Accountant should be proficient in the following or similar software:

• Ultra Tax 
• Microsoft Excel and Word
• Engagement Manager software 
• Checkpoint or other tax research software

Benefits and Perks:

• No minimum chargeable hour requirement.  We manage the firm based on projects and value to the client, rather than how many chargeable hours you have or what your realization is.
• The firm is committed to life-long learning and supportive in getting all staff appropriate formal training.
• The firm offers subsidized health, dental and vision insurance along with fully paid short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance and a matching 401(k) Plan.
• Dress for Your Day allows for a flexible wardrobe.
• Remote working arrangements will be considered.