Senior Tax Associate

Careernet; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet in Bengaluru is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare tax returns across diverse industries. You will collaborate with the tax team on planning, gather client information, and perform audits at client sites as needed.

The role requires 3–4 years of tax accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and consideration for CPA or EA certification. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–4 years of experience in tax accounting.
• CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) certification accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns for clients across various entities and industries.
• Work with the tax team to complete tax processes including tax planning and client interaction.
• Gather tax-related information from clients for accurate returns.
• Perform tax preparation at client offices during audits.
• Conduct tax research as issues arise.
• Communicate with clients, the IRS and other professionals as needed.
• Coordinate activities to meet client deadlines.
• Train and mentor junior staff in the tax department.
• Apply knowledge of business trends to client issues and solutions.
• Participate in business development and networking to attract new clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Prepares tax returns for clients in various types of entities and industries.

• Works with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are completed,

including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects.

• Gathers relevant tax-related information from client so an accurate return can be prepared.
• Performs tax preparation at clients offices while audits are taking place.
• Performs research activities as tax issues arise.
• Communicates with clients, the IRS and other business professionals as needed.
• Coordinates various activities to meet client needs within a specified time frame.
• Trains and mentors lower-level employees in the tax department.
• Understands and applies work procedures and effectively tailors plans as necessary.
• Maintains awareness of general business trends and issues, and applies that knowledge to client

issues and solutions.

• Participates in the area of business development.
• Networks, builds relationships and attracts new clients or business to the Firm.
• Attends training seminars, professional development and networking events.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelors Degree in Accounting required.

• 3-4 years of experience in tax accounting required.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred;

Enrolled Agent (EA) certification also accepted.

Well-rounded knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.

• Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and related programs.