Senior Accountant - 1040 - Tax - BLR

Withum PC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum PC in Bengaluru, India, seeks a tax professional with 3+ years of US Individual Taxation experience to join our Tax Services group. The role emphasizes tax return preparation, planning, and mentoring junior staff within a dynamic global firm.

You will collaborate with US-based teams and deliver accurate filings while upholding client confidentiality and professional standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• 3+ years in US Individual Taxation in a public accounting firm or equivalent
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Independent worker with collaborative mindset
• Ability to manage multiple tax engagements and deadlines
• Flexible with scheduling and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review US individual tax returns (Form 1040) and related state and multi-jurisdictional filings
• Assist in tax planning, compliance and reporting obligations for clients
• Lead and mentor junior staff on tax concepts and engagement delivery
• Review tax data, conduct basic research, and ensure accuracy and timely delivery
• Support engagements from Bengaluru while coordinating with US teams

Skills

US tax experience

Tax return preparation

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA / CPA preferred

Job description

Headquartered in Princeton, N.J., USA, Withum provides a gamut of services in the financial sector, including accounting, auditing, employee benefit services, pension plans services, tax services, litigation support, business valuation, insolvency services, transaction advisory services, and management consulting.

The firm takes its name from Frederick Withum, Leonard Smith, and Ivan Brown, who founded their self‑titled company in 1974 in Middlesex County, N.J., USA. The firm’s founders began their careers at larger accounting firms, and when they struck out on their own, their idea was to provide personalized service to companies that were still growing. They also decided that they wanted their firm to be "people‑focused," putting the emphasis on both client service and staff development.

At its inception, Withum’s business was conducted by six professionals; today, the firm has a staff of over 1,200, including more than 160 partners and principals, many of whom contribute articles and perspectives to major news and trade media such as The Wall Street Journal, Fox News Channel, Financial Executive Magazine, Forbes.com and INSIDE Public Accounting. Withum has offices, in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, and District of Columbia in USA. The International locations are at Cayman Islands and Bengaluru in India.

Withum has majority of its offices have more than 100 team members. It is affiliated with HLB International, a global network of accountants and business advisors. As a member of HLB, we offer international knowledge and expertise that our clients can rely upon, providing direct access to professional accountants and business advisors in over 130 countries. We have a history of innovation, collaboration and are dedicated to helping our clients grow across borders

Our clients represent a broad spectrum of industries and range in size from small, entrepreneurial startups to billion‑dollar, publicly held companies. Our stability has permitted us to develop long‑term relationships in the banking, legal and financial services fields. Withum has strong roots in the business community and communities where we live. We are involved in a broad range of civic and charitable activities, a further indication of our commitment to the communities in which we are based. This is our culture. This is the Withum Way.

Withum started its office in India in 2019 and has grown to the staff of 150 employees at Bangalore office. We continue to serve our USA counterpart and ensure that the business requirements are met with the commitment towards our values and embracing our culture

Job Description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Withum empowers clients and our professional staff with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management and operational needs. As a US nationally ranked Top 25 firm, we recruit only the best and brightest people with a genuine passion for the business.

Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, easy to work with a sense of purpose and caring for their co‑workers and whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How you will spend your time:

• A minimum of 3+ years of significant US tax experience ina public accounting firm or industry position with substantial exposure ontaxation of U.S., Experience in Tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Prepare & Review tax returns of Individual Tax ReturnForm 1040, Trust returns Form 1041, Multi-State Returns and international taxReporting forms like, FINCEN FORM 114, Form 8938, 5471, 5472 etc.
• Prepare & Review tax returns of C Corporation Form1120, Partnership returns Form 1065, Multi-State Returns and international taxReporting forms like, 5471, 5472 etc. is added advantage.
• Perform first level review of tasks and processes of Taxreturn preparation and delivery.
• Strong focus on attention to detail and able to domulti-tasking to accomplish tasks effectively.
• Analyze complex data, make decision for finalreconciliation and making necessary state adjustments.
• Conduct variance research & analysis, Optimization,reasonable checks and reconciliations for tax returns.
• Manage end-to-end tax compliance. Responsible forcompleting all assigned tasks accurately and within the defined processing timeframe.
• Achieving target billing and ensuring that projects arecompleted efficiently within the budgeted time and cost.
• Actively lead projects through proper delegation anddirection of work among other project team members.
• Guide the team in understanding various tax forms and alsoconduct training & brainstorming knowledge sessions.
• Guiding and developing Junior Staff members.
• Should be Leading and managing engagements independently
• Coaching/ developing junior members on the concepts ofIndividual/trust/990 tax compliance.
• Ability to review tax information and documentation toprovide accurate information to Individual engagements.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in US Individual Taxation.
• The candidate should possess good communication and drafting skills with a work‑based demonstrated affinity in pursuing a career in customs matters.
• The candidate should demonstrate integrity and energy and possess independent working ability and have a collaborative mindset.
• Active communicator and a great team player.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively.
• Ability to balance many projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling to meet workflow demands.
• Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality, personal objectivity, and professional skepticism.

Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, geneticinformation, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.