Private Client Services Tax Senior Associate

WithumSmith+Brown PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,500 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking a Tax Senior to lead all aspects of tax engagements from our Columbia, MD or Tysons Corner, VA offices. You will supervise staff, mentor juniors, and build lasting client relationships while handling complex returns and planning opportunities.

The role requires CPA-trajectory, 3+ years in a public accounting tax department, and strong analytical and communication skills in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Progress toward CPA license; CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting tax department.
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Review mid-level complexity returns for accuracy.
• Research and draft memoranda on complex tax matters.
• Identify tax planning opportunities.
• Handle and resolve tax controversies.
• Manage multiple engagements with various teams to meet deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor engagement staff and communicate with managers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client service

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s of Science in Taxation

Job description

Role Overview

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, U.S. federal, state, and local regulations, in 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, and international and private client services.

As a Tax Senior based out of our Columbia, MD or Tysons Corner, VA offices, you will work alongside an integrated team of seasoned CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of tax engagements, supervise and mentor staff, and build and maintain relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing complex individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns
• Reviewing mid‑level complexity returns prepared by staff for accuracy
• Researching and drafting memoranda involving complex tax matters
• Identifying tax planning opportunities
• Handling and resolving tax controversies
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to meet client deadlines efficiently
• Providing supervision, training, and support to engagement staff and promoting open communication to engagement partner and manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Working toward CPA license; CPA certification preferred
• Master’s of Science in Taxation is a plus
• 3+ years of prior experience in the tax department of a public accounting firm
• Excellent analytical and technical tax skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, and excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and project‑management skills, with strong attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $82,500 to $95,000 for Columbia, MD. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance.

Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, and the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.