Senior Tax Associate

Careernet; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet is seeking a Tax Accountant in Mumbai to prepare tax returns for clients across various entities and industries. You will work with our tax team to ensure all components of the tax process—planning, client interaction, and special projects—are completed efficiently.

You will gather client information, assist audits at client sites, and perform tax research as issues arise. The role also involves mentoring juniors, meeting deadlines, and contributing to new client growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3-4 years of experience in tax accounting are required.
• CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent acceptance is noted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tax returns for clients across various entities and industries.
• Gathers tax-related information from clients to ensure accurate returns.
• Performs tax planning and client interaction during the tax process.
• Assists audits by performing tax preparation at client sites.
• Conducts tax research when issues arise.
• Communicates with clients, the IRS, and other professionals as needed.
• Coordinates activities to meet client deadlines.
• Trains and mentors junior staff in the tax department.
• Ensures procedures are followed and plans are tailored when necessary.
• Keeps abreast of business trends and applies related knowledge to client issues and solutions.
• Participates in business development by networking and attracting new clients.

Skills

Tax accounting

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

EA certification accepted

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

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.