Senior Tax Accountant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are a small CPA firm in the Hoover, Alabama area searching for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team. With our small environment you will get more flexibility with the ability to gain valuable knowledge to further your career.ResponsibilitiesPrepare tax returns involving complex issues and with a focus on returns dealing with individuals, partnerships, corporations, pass through entities, estates, including multi state taxationReview less complex individual and business tax returnsPrepare tax projections and other tax planning strategiesRespond to tax noticesDevelop business by expanding existing relationships with clients, maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizationsSupport training of staff accountantsResearch increasingly complex tax issues using internet research servicesDelegates work to staff according to their experience and capabilities in conformance with the planning documentsLook for opportunities to provide additional services to clientsUse research services to increase technical knowledge and provide valuable services to clientsRequirementsBA or BS in Accounting3 to 5 years of public accounting experience in a tax environment, with a concentrated focus on complicated individual and corporate returns, including multi state taxation preferredStrong skills in research and writing requiredCPA preferredThorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systemsExperience with various entity typesExperience multi-state taxation is preferredThorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook requiredProficient verbal and written English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively requiredProfessional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment requiredMust have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skillsPotential fast track to partnership