Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

At SMG ABA LLC, we take pride in being more than just an accounting firm. We foster a unique team spirit that sets us apart from our competitors. Guided by a set of core values, we have established ourselves as a seven-time Inc. 5000 company, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to success and continuous growth. With headquarters in Islandia, New York, and additional offices in New York City and St. Petersburg, Florida, we offer a dynamic and vibrant work environment. As part of the SMG ABA team, you will be surrounded by individuals who value hard work, encourage personal and professional growth, and celebrate achievements together. We recognize the importance of each team member's contributions and provide a supportive atmosphere where your efforts are acknowledged and rewarded when we reach our goals.

The Senior Tax Accountant supports clients by delivering accurate, compliant filings and thoughtful planning that reduces risk and uncovers savings opportunities. Key responsibilities include preparing and reviewing federal, state, and local returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations; performing tax research and planning; developing quarterly estimate strategies and projections; reviewing junior staff work, coaching on technical issues, and ensuring quality control; partnering with clients to collect/validate documentation, answer questions, and provide clear guidance; monitoring tax law changes and applying updates to filings and planning approaches; assisting with notices, audits, and other tax authority inquiries; helping refine tax workflows and beginning to develop reviewer-level judgment; and building foundational bookkeeping knowledge to stay effective year-round.

Required qualifications/skills include a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred; 2–4 years accounting/bookkeeping experience; QuickBooks and strong Excel skills; solid grasp of journal entries, debits/credits, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, payroll, and payroll tax prep; and being detail-driven, deadline-focused, and client-service oriented.

You'll start the morning prioritizing deadlines and client needs, then move through a mix of 1040/1041 and business filings (1065/1120/1120-S), including NYS/NYC items like PTET, GCT, UBT, and IT-204 LL. As questions come in, you'll hop on quick calls or send clear follow-ups to keep documents moving and expectations aligned. Midday often includes planning-focused work—refining quarterly estimates (4/15, 6/15, 9/15, 12/15), modeling outcomes in Excel, and documenting conclusions from targeted research. You'll also spend time reviewing staff deliverables and leaving actionable notes that improve accuracy and consistency. Later, you may address a notice, coordinate responses, or tackle advanced scenarios such as asset dispositions, tiered partnerships, foreign tax, or transfers of capital/interest. When tax work slows, you'll pivot into bookkeeping-related items to stay productive and broaden your toolkit.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); life insurance; competitive salary; paid time off; and a snack/drink room.