Senior Tax Analyst

Senior Tax AccountantSenior Tax Accountant needed at a growing financial services firm that is building out their tax team. This is a great opportunity for someone with well-rounded tax experience that likes new projects, building new processes, and client-facing but does not like public accounting hours!Why take the Role:Growing firmGreat environment/work life balanceVersatile tax jobCompetitive salary and benefitsSpecific duties in this Senior Tax Accountant role include:Preparing federal and state income tax returns for partnerships, trusts, individuals, and corporationsRecommends tax strategies, researching federal, state, and local taxation issuesMaintaining legislative materials reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised lawsMaintaining compliance with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authoritiesProviding assistance in areas of IRS audit, tax planning and special projectsContinually updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizationsJob RequirementsWe are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant who combines a solid background in tax accounting and exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. You should be detail-oriented and have sound judgment and strong reasoning skills, as well as good analytic and problem-solving abilities. It is also important that you display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.Specific requirements for this Senior Tax Accountant position include:BS degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent business experience4+ years of tax accounting experience, experience with preparing federal and state returnsMST or CPA preferredSolid understanding of tax process, systems and softwareProficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced working knowledge of ExcelEffective communication skills to interact with tax and non-tax personnelAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyYearly Compensation $120,000 – $150,000 plus benefits depending on experience