Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description Job Description We 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. Responsibilities * Prepare tax returns involving complex issues and with a focus on returns dealing with individuals, partnerships, corporations, pass through entities, estates, including multi state taxation * Review less complex individual and business tax returns * Prepare tax projections and other tax planning strategies * Respond to tax notices * Develop business by expanding existing relationships with clients, maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizations * Support training of staff accountants * Research increasingly complex tax issues using internet research services * Delegates work to staff according to their experience and capabilities in conformance with the planning documents * Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients * Use research services to increase technical knowledge and provide valuable services to clients Requirements * BA or BS in Accounting * 3 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 preferred * Strong skills in research and writing required * CPA preferred * Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems * Experience with various entity types * Experience multi-state taxation is preferred * Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required * Proficient verbal and written English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively required * Professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment required * Must have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills * Potential fast track to partnership