Tax Senior Job Fort Wayne area,Indiana USA,Accounting

Currently looking for a Tax Senior for our client's Fort Wayne, Indiana office. This hybrid position (in office three days/week) is a step toward manager for someone ready to lead engagements and develop junior team members. You will prepare complex individual, business and fiduciary returns and take on first-level review of staff work.

Tax Senior Responsibilities:

Prepare complex federal, state and local returns for individuals (1040), partnerships (1065), S corporations (1120-S), C corporations (1120), trusts and estates (1041), and nonprofits (990)
Handle high-net-worth individual returns with multi-state filings, K-1 flow-through activity, investment income and passive activity rules
Prepare tax provisions, estimated payments, extensions and work papers that support each return
Perform first-level review of returns and work papers prepared by staff and interns
Give clear, constructive review notes and coach junior staff on technical issues and firm procedures
Help managers plan engagements, manage deadlines and keep work moving through the review queue
Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients: gather information, answer questions and resolve open items
Research tax issues and document conclusions in clear memos
Help respond to IRS and state notices and support tax planning projects
Use Ultra Tax CS for return preparation and Sure Prep for document intake, workpaper binders and automated data entry
Work alongside the assurance team on engagements that use Case Ware and Go File Room
Suggest improvements to workflow and use of the firm's technology

Tax Senior Profile:

5 years of tax experience in a public accounting (CPA) firm
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Master's degree in taxation or accounting, a Plus
CPA License, or actively pursuing it Hands-on experience with Ultra Tax CS
Hands-on experience with Sure Prep
Experience with Go File Room for document management and workflow, a Plus
Experience with Case Ware, a Plus
Proven ability to prepare complex individual and business returns with minimal supervision
Experience reviewing the work of staff and giving useful feedback
Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state tax law
Experience with high-net-worth individuals, closely held businesses or trusts and estates
Ability to manage several engagements and deadlines during busy season
Clear written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues
Ability to work in the Fort Wayne office three days per week

Tax Senior Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience: $80,000 - $100,000
Annual performance based bonus
Hybrid schedule: three days in the Fort Wayne office, two days remote
Health, dental and vision insurance; 401(k)
Paid time off and paid holidays - Firm closes between Christmas and New Year's
CPE support and CPA exam and license reimbursement
A clear path to Manager and beyond

Reports to:

Tax Manager / Tax Partner

Currently seeking local/commutable candidates.