Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax AccountantA diverse, senior-level full-time position is available at a dynamic, fast-growing, yet intimate local CPA firm with potential to advance and possible ownership opportunities. CPA or working on CPA credentials is a must with 3+ years tax experience required. Candidate must also be well versed in QuickBooks and other accounting softwares. Some audit work may be required.Job responsibilities include:Tax return preparation and tax planning analysis and projections.Responsible for overall management of client accounts, including handling routine client questions, and work with clients to obtain necessary information for financial and tax return completion.Communicate improvement and business growth opportunity ideas regarding clients to management.Researching IRS and various state notices on an independent basis, and represent before the IRS and CT Department of Revenue.Ability to supervise staff and prepare accurate tax returns with little or no supervision.Conduct tax research for all situations.Assist other staff with software & support in tax and accounting areas.Responsible for analysis of income statements and balance sheets and communicate findings to management, including but not limited to journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end clients, bank and General Ledger reconciliations, fixed asset maintenance.Supervise annual closing process for clients, including assisting personnel with maintaining accurate information by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving any discrepancies found.Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.Help build organization finance and accounting infrastructure and internal controls.Responsible for specific client internal control audits.Job requirements include:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA preferred.Minimum 3-5 years of previous tax work-related experience.CPA earned or in progress.Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.Must be 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 for senior accountant position include:Integrity, intellectual strength and agility.Passionate learner and welcomes opportunities to be stretched.Bring an entrepreneurial point of view to the senior accountant role.An energized professional - seeking greater responsibilities and more autonomy with clients.Passion and curiosity to look through the financials into the business, to identify potential opportunities for client gain. Engaging and thrive in building relationships internally and externally.