Senior Tax Accountant

Our client is an accounting firm offering accounting, tax, and payroll services to various local clients, currently seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join the team in the Hanover, MD area.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local business tax returns, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Prepare and review individual income tax returns for business owners and other individual clients.
• Provide year-round tax planning and advisory services to business and individual clients, identifying potential tax considerations and planning opportunities.
• Work directly with clients to gather and analyze information necessary for the preparation of business and personal tax returns.
• Review the work of staff accountants responsible for preparing monthly financial compilations and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial statements and accounting records to identify trends, issues, and potential tax implications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax, accounting, financial, and general business matters.
• Manage a portfolio of long-term client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and providing a high level of responsive client service.
• Assist with the onboarding and implementation of new clients, including completing prior-period accounting and tax-related work as necessary.
• Provide guidance to clients regarding accounting systems, financial processes, and accounting software.
• Maintain a working understanding of payroll and sales tax requirements and assist clients with related questions and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of professional accounting and tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or client-service environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or reviewing business tax returns and individual income tax returns.
• Experience providing ongoing tax planning and advisory support to businesses and individuals.
• Prior experience preparing or reviewing monthly financial compilations for business clients.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes and sales taxes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and client-service skills.
• Ability to communicate accounting and tax matters clearly and professionally to clients.

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