Senior Tax Accountant

Sterling Freeman; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable CPA firm in New Haven, CT is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to prepare tax returns for diverse clients including private companies and individuals. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of CPA firm experience and a bachelor's degree, with a master's preferred. This opportunity provides a dynamic work culture that values teamwork and personal growth. Competitive salary and clear career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE 2+ years Current CPA Firm experience.
• CPA earned or in-progress.
• Bachelor’s required, Master’s in Tax or Accounting preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and budgets.
• Perform complex financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and begin reviewing tax returns for Mid-Sized Private Companies.
• Assist with Tax Planning and Projections.
• Conduct tax research & prepare accurate work papers.
• Respond to tax authority notices independently.
• Make journal entries for year-end close including bank reconciliations.
• Generating trial balance & financial statements.
• Analyze current and prior year General Ledger.
• Discuss with client year-end adjustments.
• Handle routine client questions.
• Communicate client service improvement ideas to management.
• Assist with training & support of junior tax accountants.

Job description

Overview

Tax Senior Accountant – New Haven, CT CPA Firm

Relationships, Values and Excellent Work. It's been our recipe from the beginning - understanding our clients and helping them reach their goals the right way. Clearly we make a difference - our clients have responded with such a strong stream of referrals, we've grown dynamically without focusing on growth. You'll find a different culture and a different level of teamwork, collaboration and fun here! That same recipe is true internally - we believe our lives and relationships outside of work are vital - you won't have to sacrifice those to be highly-successful here. This is a great place to build a great career as a part of a great life!

Senior Tax Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare and begin reviewing tax returns for Mid-Sized Private Companies in multiple industries, Investment Entities, High Net-Worth Individuals, Fiduciary Entities, and Non-Profits.
• Assist with Tax Planning and Projections.
• Conduct tax research & prepare accurate work papers
• Respond to tax authority notices independently.
• Make journal entries for year-end close including bank reconciliations.
• Generating trial balance & financial statements.
• Analyze current and prior year General Ledger, Cash book, Journal.
• Discuss with client year-end adjustments to be included.
• Handle routine client questions, and work with clients to obtain necessary information for financials and tax return completion.
• Communicate client service improvement and business growth opportunity ideas to management.
• Assist with training & support of junior tax accountants.
• MUST HAVE 2+ years Current CPA Firm experience
• CPA earned or in-progress
• Bachelor’s required, Master’s in Tax or Accounting preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and budgets
• Perform complex financial analysis

Desired Soft Skills

• Integrity, Intellectual Strength & Agility
• History of being a passionate learner who welcomes skill-stretching opportunities.
• Bring an Entrepreneurial point of point-of-view Tax Accountant role.
• Are an energized professional - seeking greater responsibilities and more autonomy with clients.
• Have the passion & curiosity to look through the financials into the business, to identify potential opportunities for client gain.
• Are engaging & thrive building relationships internally and externally.

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