Senior Tax Accountant

We are delighted to be representing a top public accounting firm in their search for a Senior Tax Associate to join their growing team.

Are you looking for the next step in your career, or perhaps you already have 4-7 years of public accounting tax experience with no realistic opportunities for clear progression?

This one is for you.

The client is a premier accounting firm offering tax and compliance services to exempt organizations, including public charities and private foundations.

There are huge opportunities for growth - with a clear promotion path into a Manager role within 1 to 3 years.

• Prepare annual Federal and State tax returns for public charities and private foundations (Forms 990, 990-PF, 1040, 1041, 1120, 1065).
• Summarize financial information and prepare journal entries, compilations, balance sheets, and income statements under accrual and cash basis accounting.
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with clients and the IRS.
• Research relevant tax topics and draft follow-up reports.
• Work with a team to help manage client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, and controlling time and expenses.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Certification: Active CPA certificate or intent to obtain CPA.
• Experience: 3-7 years in a public accounting tax practice preparing Forms 990, 990-PF, 1040, 1041, 1120, and 1065.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced understanding of accrual and cash accounting, journal entries, balance sheet, and income statement preparation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat.
• Core Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong capability to manage multiple engagements, resolve barriers, and meet deadlines.

• Experience providing tax services to private clients, family groups, or dealing with complex investments and charitable giving issues.
• Proficiency with tax preparation and research software (Lacerte, CCH Axcess, and RIA Checkpoint preferred).