Senior Tax Associate

Careernet; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet seeks a Tax Accountant to prepare returns for diverse clients, gather necessary information, and assist during audits. You will research tax issues, communicate with clients and IRS, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, supporting business development, and staying updated on tax regulations and procedures to ensure high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 3-4 years of experience in tax accounting.
• CPA license preferred or EA acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tax returns for clients in various entities and industries.
• Gathers relevant tax-related information from clients to prepare accurate returns.
• Performs tax preparation at client sites during audits.
• Performs research on tax issues as they arise.
• Communicates with clients, the IRS, and other professionals as needed.
• Coordinates activities to meet client needs within deadlines.
• Trains and mentors junior staff in the tax department.
• Maintains awareness of tax procedures and applies them accordingly.
• Participates in business development and networking to attract clients.
• Attends training and professional development events to stay current.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Multi-project management

Relationship building

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

EA certification accepted

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.