Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant Cheshire, CT, US Experience: Mid Level Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year Responsibilities Tax return preparation and tax planning analysis and projections. Overall management of client accounts, including handling routine client questions and working with clients to obtain necessary information for financial and tax return completion. Communicate improvement and business growth opportunity ideas regarding clients to management. Research IRS and state notices, and represent clients before the IRS and CT Department of Revenue. Prepare accurate tax work papers. Conduct tax research for all situations. Assist other staff with software & support in tax and accounting areas. Analyze income statements and balance sheets, communicating findings to management; include journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year‑end clients, bank and General Ledger reconciliations, fixed asset maintenance. Supervise the annual closing process, including assisting personnel with maintaining accurate information by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Build organization finance and accounting infrastructure and internal controls. Conduct specific client internal control audits. Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; MBA preferred. Minimum 3–8 years of previous tax work‑related experience. CPA earned or in progress. Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office products and QuickBooks. Drake software experience is a plus. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and budgets. Perform complex financial analysis. Soft Skills Integrity, intellectual strength and agility. Passionate learner who welcomes opportunities to be stretched. Entrepreneurial mindset toward the Senior Tax Accountant role. Energetic professional seeking greater responsibilities and more autonomy with clients. Passion and curiosity to explore financials and identify opportunities for client gain; engaging and thriving in building relationships internally and externally. A Little About Us We are a local accounting firm looking to bring on an experienced CPA. The Senior Tax Accountant is a full‑time position available at a dynamic, fast‑growing, intimate local CPA firm with potential to advance and possible ownership opportunities. If a candidate is looking to play a major role in their next career move, this is it. Why Join Us? Eligible for Profit Sharing Bonus Plan. Simple Retirement Plan eligible after 3 months of employment (includes 3% company match). Pay for networking memberships with approval. Pay for 40 CPE hours towards seminars/webinars with approval. Health insurance, dental and vision coverage eligible after 3 months of employment. CTCPA society dues paid for by firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr