Senior Tax Associate

Senior Tax Associate

Top Atlanta headquartered CPA firm is searching for a Senior Tax Associate to join their team. This firm has been consistently named as one of Atlanta's best places to work and offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan to include 4 weeks vacation, flexible Friday hours and a hybrid work schedule! Responsibilities:

• Performs technical tax review and governmental tax examinations as deemed by Manager and Senior Manager
• Preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns and information filings
• Acts as a resource for tax associates and Business Assurance team members on specific tax issues and/or questions
• Ensuring all federal and state income tax returns are prepared timely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws
• Possess a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
• Communicate effectively with clients and meets meeting critical deadlines
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts
• Assists the Business Assurance (Audit) Department with larger clients when deemed necessary

Requirements:

• 2 – 4 years' experience preparing corporate, partnership, and individual, and fiduciary income tax returns in a public accounting firm
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required, with a master's degree in taxation preferred
• Current CPA license highly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax or other tax automation / workflow software is a preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills