Senior Tax Accountant

Maloney + Novotny LLC; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development programs

Community involvement

Job summary

Maloney + Novotny LLC in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to manage engagements, coordinate staff, and ensure timely delivery of tax work within budget. The role involves reviewing tax returns of varying complexity, supervising staff, and maintaining strong client relationships. CPA preferred; OSCPA/AICPA membership desirable.

Hybrid work arrangement with residence near Downtown Cleveland. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 3–6+ years in public

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3–6+ years in public accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred; OSCPA and AICPA membership desirable.
• Adaptability to firm technology and resources.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong client management and service orientation.
• Team-oriented with mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements and assignments within set budgets.
• Review and prepare tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate staffing, meetings, and client communications.
• Supervise, coach and develop staff to ensure quality work.
• Maintain day-to-day client relationships and expectations.
• Stay current with tax laws and industry developments.
• Assist other departments with technical questions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organization

Client management

Multitasking

Team leadership

Mentoring staff

Networking

Learning and development

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Maloney + Novotny recognizes employees as our most important asset.

Selected as one of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work For and as a Top Workplace consistently by The Cleveland Plain Dealer for several consecutive years, we value our people and work to make sure that they are given all the tools they need to succeed. Here are just a few of things we offer:

• Competitive compensation, retirement and incentive packages
• Personal and professional growth and development programs
• Opportunities to get involved in the community and in professional organizations

Our goal is to employ the best and brightest talent in the accounting business industry and give you the opportunity to not just get a job, but to build yourself a meaningful career.

This is a hybrid position but the successful candidate must reside within commuting distance of our Downtown Cleveland, Ohio office.

General Summary of Position:

The Senior Tax Accountant (“Senior”) is responsible for managing engagements and special assignments including scheduling, staff assignments, preliminary procedures, reviewing work papers and tax returns for accuracy and completeness, ensure all necessary information is presented, and ensure the engagement is completed in a timely manner within a time budget.

Seniors assign, assist and review basic to moderate difficulty tax returns from staff and prepare complex tax returns. Seniors have access to the firm’s research sources. And are expected to assist personnel in other departments with technical and software questions.

• Provide insightful analysis, evaluation and identification of risks and tax-related issues to clients and supervisors and create and identify solutions to complex business problems.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, tax returns, schedules, and other financial documents.
• Coordinate engagements and work delegation, including staffing requirements, meetings, client communication and information-gathering and completion of final work product in a timely manner within project budget.
• Supervise, coach and develop subordinates and other staff members including detailed review of the team’s work to ensure quality, thoroughness and completeness of assigned tasks within set deadlines.
• Manage day to day client relationships and expectations to provide quality client service and exceed client expectations.
• Support and participate in firm initiatives, build positive client relationships, gain knowledge and skills in area of client industries served.
• Keep up to date with current issues and legislative changes.
• Seek opportunities to participate in the proposal development process to obtain additional work for the firm.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance
• 3-6 years+ in public accounting or related field

Preferred Certifications:

• CPA
• Member of OSCPA
• Member of AICPA

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Adaptability to firm technology and resources.
• Excellent analytical, organization and communication skills, including the ability to listen to clients and determine needed information.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, deadlines, and commitments.
• Excellent client management skills, including the desire to provide quality client service.
• Ability to delegate, manage and supervise the work of other staff, nurture relationships and provide constructive feedback to subordinates.
• Desire to build an external network of relationships with clients, potential clients and peers.
• Identify and communicate potential new sales opportunities.
• Actively pursue learning and development opportunities and stay abreast of developments within the industry.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Strong professional skills and desire to be a team player who supports the vision and goals of the firm.