Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN.

tax accountant with public accounting experience

Responsibilities will include:

· Preparation of Individual -HNW, Partnership and Corporate Income tax returns

· Preparation of Foreign filings including FBARs, Form 1116, 5471, 5472, etc.

· Understanding of FBAR reporting, PFIC reporting, and other foreign jurisdiction reporting a plus

· Preparation of sales tax returns for clients in various industries

· Preparation of Commercial rent tax returns for clients in various industries

· Reviewing and responding to government notices on client's behalf

· Prepare and analyze fixed asset and related depreciation schedules

· Analysis of income statement and balance sheet

· Prepare tax planning and estimates and become involved in planning for more complex clients

· Prepare quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, assist with related disclosures, test deferred tax balances and reconcile tax filings to the tax provision.

· Prepare research memoranda, written correspondence and guidance, and other documents for submission to the IRS or other tax authorities

Requirement:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

· CPA and/or master's in taxation, a plus.

· Minimum 4-5 years' experience preparing tax returns in a CPA firm

· Candidate must have strong communication, organizational, and analytic skills

· Developing and maintaining excellent working relationship with all levels of clients

· Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word

· Knowledge of ProSystem Fx Tax, Engagement and/or Fixed Assets a plus

· Knowledge QuickBooks and/or Peachtree

· Bilingual in Italian, a plus