Senior Tax Accountant

Our client is a highly reputable and growing CPA firm located on the Nassau/Suffolk border in Long Island. Due to growth, they are currently looking for a full-time Senior Tax Accountant responsible for performing tax and accounting work as assigned.

• Manage multiple engagements to meet client deliverables
• Work collaboratively with all levels of staff on client engagements
• Review complex and multi-state corporate, partnership, fiduciary and individual income tax returns
• Tax preparation responsibility for the more complex tax returns, as needed
• 1040's, 1041's, 1120's, 1065's
• Understanding of Estate and Trusts
• Financial planning for high-net-worth individuals (estates, gifting, & IRA)
• Manage resolving tax notices and examinations with government agencies
• Perform tax research and training on various related topics
• Year-end tax projections/strategies for quarterly estimates & tax planning
• Oversee and manage workflow and client relationships
• Supervise staff accountants on multiple engagements simultaneously, and evaluate their progress
• Train and mentor staff accountants
• Provide educational client-focused communications and webinars, as needed
• Possess strong technical taxation skills and the ability to form strong client relationships

• 3 to 5+ years of public accounting experience leading multiple engagements
• CPA preferred/required with diversified tax background
• Financial Assurance / Audit work experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of CCH Axcess Tax, Engagement and QuickBooks
• Team player with leadership and staff development skills
• Effective communicator with problem solving and analytical abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills