Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant for our well-established CPA firm, known for its exceptional commitment to a balanced work environment, lucrative compensation packages, and accelerated career progression opportunities. The Senior Tax Accountant is charged with ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of tax returns for a diverse range of clients, providing leadership to junior staff and managing high-stakes tax research projects. This role is pivotal in upholding our firm’s reputation for excellence in tax advisory services and is perfect for a motivated professional eager to take the next step in their career.

Salary: Depends on Experience per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs technical reviews and provides approval for tax returns and governmental tax examinations of varying complexity.
• Assumes ultimate responsibility for substantial tax return engagements, delegating components thereof as appropriate.
• Exhibits extensive knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills essential for client advisory and guidance.
• Ensures client service commitments are met, driving assignments to completion within agreed budgetary constraints.
• Oversees and directs tax research initiatives, ensuring outputs are accurate and delivered efficiently.
• Manages governmental tax examinations and may act as a representative before tax authorities.
• Overseas tax staff members, assigns appropriate review responsibilities and leads on-the-job training.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years' experience in a public accounting environment with demonstrable growth in tax complexity and scope.
• At least one year’s experience in supervising and directing the work of other tax preparers.
• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Demonstrate strong command over tax laws with the ability to translate these laws into actionable, client-specific advice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in taxation.
• Experience across multiple tax jurisdictions and understanding of nuanced tax regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams and development of tax preparers.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and detailed-oriented aptitudes.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in the use of tax software and applications related to tax preparations and research.
• Effective organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary including overtime paid at time and one half.
• Generous bonus potential and a robust benefits package.
• Employer contribution of 5% to your 401K program.
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
• Supportive work environment focused on work-life balance and professional growth.