Senior Accountant - Tax

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement account

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced accounting and tax professional to deliver comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio in Maryland. The role emphasizes preparation and review of business and individual returns, ongoing tax planning, and client advisory services.

You will manage long-term client relationships, supervise staff accountants, and provide guidance on payroll and sales tax matters, accounting systems, and financial processes in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years of accounting and tax experience in public accounting or client service.
• Experience preparing or reviewing business tax returns and individual income tax returns.
• Experience providing ongoing tax planning and advisory support to businesses and individuals.
• Experience with monthly financial compilations for business clients.
• Payroll and sales tax knowledge.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and client-service skills.
• Ability to communicate accounting and tax matters clearly and professionally to clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local business tax returns, with a focus on accurate filings.
• Prepare and review individual income tax returns for business owners and other individual clients.
• Provide year-round tax planning and advisory services to clients.
• Work directly with clients to gather information for tax returns.
• Review the work of staff accountants responsible for monthly compilations and schedules.
• Analyze financial statements and accounting records to identify trends and tax implications.
• Advise clients on tax, accounting, financial, and business matters.
• Manage a portfolio of long-term client relationships and act as primary contact.
• Assist with onboarding and implementation of new clients and prior-period work as needed.
• Provide guidance on accounting systems, processes, and software.
• Maintain understanding of payroll and sales tax and assist clients with compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Client-service skills

Communication of tax matters

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced accounting and tax professional to provide comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients. This position will have a strong emphasis on the preparation and review of business and individual income tax returns, ongoing tax planning, and client advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local business tax returns, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Prepare and review individual income tax returns for business owners and other individual clients.
• Provide year-round tax planning and advisory services to business and individual clients, identifying potential tax considerations and planning opportunities.
• Work directly with clients to gather and analyze information necessary for the preparation of business and personal tax returns.
• Review the work of staff accountants responsible for preparing monthly financial compilations and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial statements and accounting records to identify trends, issues, and potential tax implications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on tax, accounting, financial, and general business matters.
• Manage a portfolio of long-term client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and providing a high level of responsive client service.
• Assist with the onboarding and implementation of new clients, including completing prior-period accounting and tax-related work as necessary.
• Provide guidance to clients regarding accounting systems, financial processes, and accounting software.
• Maintain a working understanding of payroll and sales tax requirements and assist clients with related questions and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of professional accounting and tax experience, preferably within a public accounting or client-service environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or reviewing business tax returns and individual income tax returns.
• Experience providing ongoing tax planning and advisory support to businesses and individuals.
• Prior experience preparing or reviewing monthly financial compilations for business clients.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes and sales taxes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and client-service skills.
• Ability to communicate accounting and tax matters clearly and professionally to clients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement account.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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