Senior Tax Accountant

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in New York City is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead corporate tax compliance and planning for a well-established NYC CPA firm. You will work directly with managers and partners to deepen your technical tax expertise and support a range of engagements.

You will prepare and review federal, state, and local returns, including C Corporation Form 1120, analyze tax provision calculations, and research issues while collaborating with a professional team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience within a CPA firm.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) required.
• Strong tax return preparation experience and knowledge of Form 1120.
• Experience reviewing tax returns and familiarity with tax provisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Prepare C Corporation tax returns, including Form 1120.
• Review tax returns prepared by others for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze income tax provision calculations.
• Research federal, state, and local tax issues and regulations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and assist with tax strategies.
• Calculate tax liabilities, deferred tax assets, and related tax accounts.
• Support tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Reconcile tax accounts and maintain accurate tax-related financial information.
• Collaborate closely with managers, partners, clients, and other accounting professionals.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)

Tools

ProSystem

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful corporate tax compliance and planning work within an established New York City CPA firm.
• Work directly with experienced managers and partners while continuing to build your technical tax expertise.
• Gain exposure to C Corporation returns, tax provisions, tax research, audits, and advisory matters.
• Join a collaborative accounting team where strong tax professionals can make an immediate impact.
• Enjoy Summer Fridays with reduced Friday hours from June through Labor Day under the firm's current summer schedule.

Location: This is a full-time, in-office opportunity in New York City, with five days per week in the office. Limited seasonal flexibility may be offered in the future, but candidates should apply expecting an on-site role.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of public accounting tax experience within a CPA firm, be a CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA), and have hands-on experience preparing C Corporation Form 1120 returns and reviewing tax returns.

About Us

We are an established New York City public accounting firm providing tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services to businesses and individuals. Our team combines technical expertise with responsive client service and a collaborative professional environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Prepare C Corporation tax returns, including Form 1120.
• Review tax returns prepared by other team members for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze income tax provision calculations.
• Research federal, state, and local tax issues and regulations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and assist with tax strategies.
• Calculate tax liabilities, deferred tax assets, and related tax accounts.
• Support tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Reconcile tax accounts and maintain accurate tax-related financial information.
• Collaborate closely with managers, partners, clients, and other accounting professionals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience within a CPA firm.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) required.
• Strong tax return preparation experience.
• Experience preparing C Corporation Form 1120 returns.
• Experience reviewing tax returns.
• Familiarity with tax provision calculations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• ProSystem experience preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work directly with experienced tax professionals and firm leadership.
• Build expertise across tax compliance, planning, provisions, and advisory work.
• Take on meaningful responsibility and continue growing into a senior-level tax professional.
• Join an established firm with a collaborative and professional team environment.
• Enjoy seasonal benefits such as the firm's current Summer Friday schedule.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance