Tax Preparer

Senior Tax AccountantSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Tax Accountant for a full time assignment with one of our premier accounting clients in Pleasantville, NY (next to the Pleasantville Metro North Station). Salaried role, hours fluctuate seasonally 100% on site during tax season. 3 days/week onsite possible after the team gets to know you.ResponsibilitiesPrepare federal and state tax returns for S corps, partnerships, trusts, and estates.Prepare payroll and sales tax filingReview, reconcile, and correct disorganized or incomplete financial records in various formats (QB Desktop, QBO, clients' systems)Analyze K-1s from multi-level entities and ensure proper state and local tax allocation.Provide guidance on special transactions, including sales, distributions, and elections.Collaborate directly with clients and team members to gather information and clarify recordsRequired SkillsBA in Accounting5+ years minimumProficiency in QuickbooksMust be highly analytical and be able to handle/clean up complex returns.Must be able to work with client on complex returnsExperience preparing Trust & Estate tax returns, Partnership returns, S-Corp returnsUnderstanding of Personal Property Tax declarations for various statesUnderstanding of PTET (Pass-through entity tax) quarterly estimated tax payments especially in New York and ConnecticutUnderstanding of NYC RPIE – Real Property Income and ExpensesIntermediate Excel, general financial analysisCritical thinking, problem-solving, and finding practical solutions for complex situationsAbility to fully understand how to reconcile and report sales tax filingsPreferred SkillsExperience in state tax filings for NY, CT NYC, NJ, MA, PACPASGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work.