Senior Associate (Tax) Public Accounting
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country. The industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing and professional service firms.
Tax Sr. Associates are responsible for (but not limited to):
· 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 firm’s 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
· Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers
· Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required, with a master’s 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 pluspreferred
· Client service oriented
· Team player
· Creative problem-solving skills
· Independent
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills