What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Senior position at Pulakos CPAs?
Are you tired of big firm politics and private equity looming in the background? Our firm is not for sale. We are locally owned, and not beholden to a home office somewhere else.
Pulakos CPAs, a local and independent CPA firm in Albuquerque, NM, has been servicing New Mexico businesses for over 65 years. We are seeking a talented and motivated Tax Senior to join our team.
With our firm, you will remember all the good reasons why you wanted to pursue a career in accounting. We offer you the chance to learn, to grow, and to become a true professional.
We have no minimum chargeable hour requirement, focusing instead on client service and working as a team.
Job Summary:
This position is not just about data entry or preparation, but more about developing important technical skills and knowledge.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Pulakos CPAs, a local and independent CPA firm in Albuquerque, NM, has been servicing New Mexico businesses for over 65 years. We are seeking a talented and motivated Tax Senior to join our team.
With our firm, you will remember all the good reasons why you wanted to pursue a career in accounting. We offer you the chance to learn, to grow, and to become a true professional.
We have no minimum chargeable hour requirement, focusing instead on client service and working as a team.
Job Summary:
This position is not just about data entry or preparation, but more about developing important technical skills and knowledge.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Tax return preparation of individual, trust and various types of business returns;
- Research and communicate complex tax issues;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records;
- Ensure clients comply with IRS regulations and meet their state and federal tax obligations; and
- Review client financial records, income statements and expenditures.
- 2 -5 years previous experience in a Tax Department of a Public Accounting firm or other significant tax experience;
- Tax return preparation of individual, trust and various types of business returns;
- Certified Public Accountant license preferred, or be on track to becoming a CPA;
- Ability to research and communicate complex tax issues;
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and
- Willingness to interact directly with clients while delivering high quality service and helping maintain positive client relationships.
- Ultra Tax
- Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager software (or similar trial balance software)
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Terrific local firm culture.
- No minimum chargeable hour requirement. We manage the firm based on projects and value to the client, rather than how many chargeable hours you have or your realization level against an unrealistic budget.
- Office closed on most Fridays for the months of May – July.
- Modern technological tools and systems to help make the workday pleasant and efficient.
- The firm is committed to life-long learning and supportive in getting all staff appropriate formal training.
- The firm offers subsidized health, dental and vision insurance along with fully paid short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance and a matching 401(k) Plan.
- Hybrid working arrangements will be considered.