Senior Tax Accountant

About the job

Prestigious accounting firm dedicated to its mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Firm's size; middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you'll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.Introduction to the teamTax Services teams deliver quality tax solutions to public and privately owned middle-market companies, not-for-profit organizations and high net worth individuals.Individuals who thrive at the firm exhibit the following success skills Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.Responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements by providing corporate, partnership and individual tax services; devise, plan and execute tax strategies and research potential tax issues.
• Prepare and/or review returns for corporate, partnership, or individuals, including federal, foreign, state and local tax return, estimated payments and extensions.
• Build relationships with existing clients, including involvement in networking and business development activities
• Provide both leadership and supervision to Tax Staff

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required; Master of Tax preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred
• CPA or licensed attorney preferred. If not a CPA or licensed attorney, must meet educational requirements to obtain CPA or attorney license in state of employment upon hire
• Proficient in corporate, partnership and individual taxation
• Ability to travel to client locations which may include occasional overnight stays
• Motivated to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service
• Experience managing multiple client engagements
• Creative problem solving and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)