Senior Accountant - Tax

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced accounting and tax professional to provide comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients. This position will have a strong emphasis on the preparation and review of business and individual income tax returns, ongoing tax planning, and client advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local business tax returns, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely filings.

• Prepare and review individual income tax returns for business owners and other individual clients.

• Provide year-round tax planning and advisory services to business and individual clients, identifying potential tax considerations and planning opportunities.

• Work directly with clients to gather and analyze information necessary for the preparation of business and personal tax returns.

• Review the work of staff accountants responsible for preparing monthly financial compilations and supporting schedules.

• Analyze financial statements and accounting records to identify trends, issues, and potential tax implications.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax, accounting, financial, and general business matters.

• Manage a portfolio of long-term client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and providing a high level of responsive client service.

• Assist with the onboarding and implementation of new clients, including completing prior-period accounting and tax-related work as necessary.

• Provide guidance to clients regarding accounting systems, financial processes, and accounting software.

• Maintain a working understanding of payroll and sales tax requirements and assist clients with related questions and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

• 3+ years of professional accounting and tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or client-service environment.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or reviewing business tax returns and individual income tax returns.

• Experience providing ongoing tax planning and advisory support to businesses and individuals.

• Prior experience preparing or reviewing monthly financial compilations for business clients.

• Working knowledge of payroll taxes and sales taxes.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and client-service skills.

• Ability to communicate accounting and tax matters clearly and professionally to clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k retirement account.

• Paid time off and holidays.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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