Tax Senior

Job Description Summary

As a Tax Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial information for our clients, such as business and individual tax returns, with the benefit of gaining exposure to a diverse client base operating in a variety of industries. The Tax Senior Accountant maintains client relationships and oversees the work of internal staff and works closely with internal leaders, to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.

Job Description

Tax Preparation

• Lead and manage a portfolio of tax engagements, including planning, preparation, and review of various tax returns (individual, corporate, partnership, etc.)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, addressing their tax-related inquiries, providing recommendations, and fostering strong client relationships
• Collaborate with partners and managers to ensure seamless client service delivery and alignment with overall firm objectives

Research and Analysis

• Conduct thorough tax research and analysis to develop proactive tax planning strategies for clients, identifying opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes
• Collaborate with the internal team to assist in providing expert guidance on complex tax matters, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other business transactions

Client Communication

• Effectively communicate complex tax concepts and strategies to clients, tailoring explanations to their understanding and addressing their questions or concerns
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients on tax-related matters, providing insights into their financial situations and potential tax implications

Compliance and Documentation

• Review and oversee the preparation of tax returns to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and adherence to internal quality control standards
• Monitor and manage tax filing deadlines, extensions, and other compliance requirements to avoid penalties and ensure timely submissions
• Stay current with federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and changes, ensuring the firm and its clients are compliant with the latest tax requirements

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to share insights, knowledge, and best practices
• Supervise and mentor tax staff, providing guidance, training, and feedback to foster their professional growth and ensure the quality of their work
• Cultivate a collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and effective communication among team members
• Participate in internal training sessions to enhance your technical skills and stay updated on industry trends

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Identify opportunities to enhance tax workflows, processes, and methodologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of the firm's tax services

Supervisory responsibilities

• May supervise subordinate team members

Work environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 3 – 6 years of relevant experience
• Software: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research

Preferred education and experience

• Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting
• Actively working towards achieving CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained
• Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.