Senior Tax Accountant

Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant

My Client, an excellent Mid-Size CPA Firm are seeking to hire a Senior Tax Accountant due to growth.

Mission of the Position:

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for the accurate preparation and timely filing of fiduciary, charitable, partnership, and personal tax returns, with a focus on more complex returns. This role also provides support for the Director of Tax Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file fiduciary, gift tax, foundation, partnership, and personal tax returns, emphasizing complex tax returns and problem resolution.
• Work closely with the Director in a supportive and collaborative manner.
• Act as a resource for Junior Tax Accountants.
• Provide backup coverage for the Director when absent.
• Communicate directly with clients as authorized.
• Review the tax preparation work of other Tax Accountants as assigned.
• Offer expert tax advice to the Director, other Tax Accountants, and clients, including partners of the Private Client Department.
• Participate in the new hire interview process.
• Provide input in the performance review process for Junior Tax Accountants and tax accounting support staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Masters in Taxation preferred.

Experience:

• 7\+ years of experience in fiduciary, charitable, partnership, and personal tax preparation, covering all phases of tax preparation and problem analysis/resolution.
• Prior experience in a mid-size or larger professional industry work environment preferred.
• Ability to handle complex tax preparations with minimal supervision.
• Experience with ProSystem-fx and Onesource Trust Tax software.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of applicable tax codes and updates.
• High proficiency in tax preparation hardware and software.
• Strong independent working skills with the ability to initiate and follow through on projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with staff and lawyers while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, work independently, participate in team projects, maintain accurate records, set and meet schedules, prioritize tasks, and work well under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and flexible, with a strict approach to confidentiality in all office matters.