Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join a respected public accounting firm in Stamford, Connecticut. This position centers on serving high-net-worth individuals and their related entities through thoughtful tax compliance, planning, and advisory support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple client matters while maintaining a high standard of service.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the preparation and review of complex tax filings for high-net-worth individuals across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Handle tax compliance work for related entities, including partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and gift tax filings.
• Partner with clients throughout the year to support tax planning strategies, projections, and estimated payment calculations.
• Analyze tax questions, perform technical research, and document conclusions in a clear and organized manner.
• Communicate directly with clients to collect financial data, address outstanding issues, and provide responsive service.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on advisory matters, compliance oversight, and opportunities to improve tax outcomes for clients.
• Monitor filing requirements and deadlines to help ensure accurate and timely compliance with applicable tax rules.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment by assisting colleagues during peak periods and supporting shared client needs.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of public accounting tax experience, including significant exposure to high-net-worth individual clients.
• Demonstrated experience preparing complex individual, trust, partnership, and business tax returns.
• Solid understanding of federal and state tax regulations and related compliance requirements.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is preferred.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.