Senior Tax Accountant CPA Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant CPA to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Support training of staff accountants;
- Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients;
- Prepare tax projections and other tax planning strategies;
- Research increasingly complex tax issues using internet research services;
- Respond to tax notices;
- Delegates work to staff according to their experience and capabilities in conformance with the planning documents;
- Use research services to increase technical knowledge and provide valuable services to clients;
- Review less complex individual and business tax returns.
Requirements:
- CPA required;
- Experience with various entity types;
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively required;
- BA/BS in Accounting;
- Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required;
- Must have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills;
- Strong skills in research and writing required;
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems;
- Experience multi-state taxation is preferred;
- Interested in growing a career in public accounting;
- Independent self-starter able to work independently and as a team member;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Experience with manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, long term healthcare providers and construction companies a plus;
- Strong computer skills. Experience in CCH ProSystems Engagement and FX a plus;
- 2-5 years of tax accounting experience with a public accounting firm.