Senior Tax Accountant CPA Job Description

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.