Senior Tax Accountant

Our client is a Certified Public Accountant and was founded almost 25 years ago, but has roots, which can be traced over 80 years. Since its inception, they have expanded through mergers and internal growth.  Their expertise ranges from accounting and auditing to tax estate planning, and more.

Due to growth, they are currently looking for a full-time Senior Tax Accountant responsible for performing tax and accounting work as assigned.

This position requires you to be in the office 5 days a week. (Located right on the Nassau/Suffolk Border in Long Island)

Normal business hours Mondays through Fridays with the ability to work extended hours and Saturdays during tax seasons and statutory deadline periods.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage multiple engagements to meet client deliverables
• Work collaboratively with all levels of staff on client engagements
• Review complex and multi-state corporate, partnership, fiduciary and individual income tax returns
• Tax preparation responsibility for the more complex tax returns, as needed
• 1040’s, 1041’s, 1120’s, 1065’s
• Understanding of Estate and Trusts
• Financial planning for high-net-worth individuals (estates, gifting, & IRA)
• Manage resolving tax notices and examinations with government agencies
• Perform tax research and training on various related topics
• Year-end tax projections/strategies for quarterly estimates & tax planning
• Oversee and manage workflow and client relationships
• Supervise staff accountants on multiple engagements simultaneously, and evaluate their progress
• Train and mentor staff accountants
• Provide educational client-focused communications and webinars, as needed
• Possess strong technical taxation skills and the ability to form strong client relationships

MAIN REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 to 5+ years of public accounting experience leading multiple engagements
• CPA preferred/required with diversified tax background
• Financial Assurance / Audit work experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of CCH Axcess Tax, Engagement and QuickBooks
• Team player with leadership and staff development skills
• Effective communicator with problem solving and analytical abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills