Tax Specialist - Private Wealth

OverviewBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.Job Description:The main responsibility of the Accounting Specialist will be to work primarily with high net worth individuals within our Private Wealth Tax Practice and is expected to be able to manage their time and priorities in order to meet deadlines with a high level of quality, accuracy, and timeliness.ResponsibilitiesProvide best in-class service to our clients, through communications, information gathering, onboarding and delivery.Communication with team, clients and third-party client advisorsWork with clients to help them navigate various client platformsSupport team where needed in accomplishing client deliverablesProactively communicate status of work, ask timely questions and seek clarity from the lead on client engagements when needed in order to keep work progressinMeet client service expectations through adhering to quality and timely client deliverablesBegin to establish and build team and client (internal/external) relationships and facilitate and maintain positive and proactive communicationsAssist with client data gathering by reviewing client data and information neededPromptly communicate roadblocks and inefficiencies as they ariseApply learning from one client engagement to the nextStay current with updates and improvements on applicable technology platforms and obtain certifications as directed by your managerOther duties and special projects as assignedQualificationsAssociate's degree required, Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred; Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.0 to 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.Strong desire to provide exceptional client service, has a professional demeanor and the ability to handle matters confidentiallyKeen sense of accuracy and attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to follow directions and proceduresStrong organization and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively and with a sense of urgency in a deadline driven environment serving multiple clientsDemonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solvingStrong adaptability and multi-tasking skillsAbility to learn new technology and processes quicklyAbility to learn from experiences and integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriateA desire to work independently with clientsAbility to work limited overtime as neededKnowledge of accounting, bookkeeping and payroll principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile and keep financial recordsExperience in QuickBooks preferredExperience and knowledge working within MS Office SuiteThe pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.In Uniondale, NY: the pay range is $24.00 to $37.75In New York, NY: the pay range is $30.00 to $39.50#LI-CJ1 #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP