Sr. Tax Accountant/Advisor

Nick Corieri from Robert Half's Syracuse office is working with a Professional Services company in the Southern Tier are of NY to find an experienced Senior Tax Accountant/Advisor. This role is ideal for someone with strong expertise in corporate tax accounting who thrives in client-facing environments. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in developing tax strategies, tax preparation and tax planning for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex Federal and state income tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations.
• Support tax planning initiatives by identifying strategies to reduce tax liabilities and providing detailed analyses and recommendations.
• Conduct tax research on Federal individual tax issues, with occasional focus on trusts, corporations, pass-through entities, tax-exempt organizations, and state matters; summarize findings and rationale.
• Review client bookkeeping records for accuracy and alignment with tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
• Assist with audit preparation and representation, including organizing documentation and supporting auditor interactions.

For immediate consideration, please apply to this job posting and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economic degree - with tax coursework.
• One of the following professional certifications is required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) OR Enrolled Agent (EA)
• 5 years of progressive experience in tax and strategic tax planning
  

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