Senior Tax Accountant

Responsibilities

• Review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns prepared by staff in coordination with the existing tax department supervisor
• Electronically research tax issues and prepare position memos to be used during partner/client/IRS review
• Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, accounting procedures, and theory to properly evaluate financial information
• Be a staff mentor and provide staff with a resource for questions
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring tax quality control policies and procedures
• Prepare more complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Create and deliver tax presentations to partners, clients, and staff
• Facilitate briefing of tax and A&A staff to keep the Firm abreast of new tax issues

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or EA preferred, or actively seeking either credential
• 1+ years of relevant experience in taxation services
• Strong technical skills and a deep understanding of at least one to two specific industries
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate others in the face of tight deadlines or complex situations requiring on‑the‑spot thinking
• Developmental skills to train and mentor team members