Senior Tax Associate

Senior Tax AssociateRea is a growing top 100 business advisory and accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a 'People First' culture and we focus on our employees' well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio and Florida, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.The Senior Tax Associate plays a key role in supporting tax compliance and planning by applying research skills and foundational tax knowledge to identify potential tax issues, gather and analyze client information, and participate in tax planning initiatives. The Senior Tax Associate also uses tax software to prepare returns for review and may supervise and review the work of Associates. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple tasks while mentoring junior team members.ResponsibilitiesManages projects by planning tax processes and procedures to be performed with qualityAnswers preparer questions, and coordinates engagement from onset by communicating expectations and procedures with preparersConducts detailed reviews on all returns and appropriate review notes for preparers; raises potential tax issuesMeets internal deadlines to match the client expectations for timely delivery of serviceCorrectly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the Rea's tax quality control policies regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxesIdentifies consulting opportunities to reduce client's tax liabilityGathers relevant information for controversy work, efficiently and effectivelyDocuments all significant tax positions, clearly, correctly, and in accordance with Firm and office policies (by creating memorandums to the files – Tax issues Memos) and ensures that proper documentation is archived to GoFileRoomIdentifies when research is needed; clearly and concisely frames issues to be researched; and clearly and concisely reports the analysisApplies most Firm and professional standards for preparation of WTA (Withholding Tax Allowance) and tax returnsMay be required to prepare studies of tax implications and offers clients alternative courses of action