Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and heavy client facing Senior Tax Accountant with 8+ years of progressive tax experience to prepare and review various types of tax returns. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical tax knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with our staff and clients to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals.
• Ensure timely filing of income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Conduct tax research and analyze complex tax issues, regulations, and legislative changes.
• Assist clients with tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize business operations.
• Prepare and maintain tax workpapers, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Review financial statements and general ledger accounts for tax implications.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices within the tax function.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accountants and tax staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and tax regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of tax accounting experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns and tax provisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Public accounting experience with a regional or Big Four firm.

Preferred

• CPA license required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with tax software such as Lacerte, Thomson Reuters (Gofileroom, SafeSend, SurePrep, Practice CS), CoCounsel tax research.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Tax Managers and Partners

Ideal Candidate Profile: A client facing tax professional with strong technical expertise, the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently or as a team, and assist with mentoring junior staff.