Senior Tax Accountant (with US firm background)

• Highly technically proficient in federal and state tax preparation, projections, compliance and strategy.
• Prepare (as necessary), direct, supervise and detail review federal, state, local, and special tax returns (Corporate, Partnership, Individual, and Fiduciary).
• Manage client relationships, meet deadlines, and engage in timely communications with clients.
• Monitor progress of projects in relation to budgets and due dates.
• Train and evaluate staff, seniors, and supervisors, including in formal in-house staff training sessions.
• Perform tax research to resolve issues and consult on technical matters and special projects.
• Participate in staff recruiting events and candidate interviews.
• Work effectively to meet client deadlines, including working additional hours as the workload requires.
• Support Partners with service execution and business development efforts.
• Recognizes tax service opportunities for clients and proactively communicates potential opportunities with Partners.
• Handles and resolves tax controversies.
• Attends educational workshops, classes, and networking events to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
• Proficient in ProSystem Tax software and electronic workflow, CaseWare Working Papers or equivalent software.
• Works independently but in collaboration with team and firm partners.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Extensive experience in tax and a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations.
• Over 9 years of recent progressive experience in public accounting environment
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory and managerial experience
• License/Certification: CPA license (Required