Senior Tax Accountant

BOS Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BOS Staffing in Raleigh, NC is seeking a CPA with a strong background in corporate and partnership taxation. The role requires preparing and reviewing federal, state and local returns, tax planning, and research to support client engagements.

You will work with accounting and tax teams to optimize cash flows, analyze tax provisions, and ensure compliance across multistate jurisdictions. CPA certification is required; advanced Excel skills are a must.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in tax and tax research.
• 2 years' experience as staff accountant in public accounting.
• Experience using tax return preparation and accounting software.
• Knowledge of Sales and Local Tax and computation of same; knowledge of Tax Forms (1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040s) and multistate tax forms.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review tax returns for corporations and partnerships (federal, state, local).
• Participate in client engagements by providing corporate and partnership tax services.
• Devise, plan and execute tax strategies and research potential tax issues.
• Prepare property tax returns and state tax returns.
• Field and answer client questions regarding tax returns and financial statements.
• Assist Accounting and Tax Managers with all duties.
• Review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit versus actuals and advise on planning improvements.

Skills

Tax research

Public accounting

Tax return prep

Excel

Project management

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Tax software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review tax returns for corporations and partnerships, including federal, state and local tax returns, tax planning, estimated payments and extensions
• Participate in client engagements by providing corporate and partnership tax services
• Devise, plan and execute tax strategies and research potential tax issues
• Prepare property tax returns and state tax returns
• Field and answer client questions regarding tax returns, financial statements, etc.
• Seek and provide solutions for client's problem areas
• Assist Accounting and Tax Managers with all duties
• Proactively review assigned clients' cash flow to optimize return on capital, financial reports and financial analysis and provide professional commentary on client's cash sufficiency and internal controls.
• Review reports to analyze projection of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggest methods of improving the planning process as appropriate.
• Analyze client operations and offer advice to Tax and Accounting Managers
• Identify opportunities and areas that need to be reorganized, down-sized, or eliminated
• Review/evaluate staff work and offers clear feedback, constructive criticism and encouragement

Additional Information:

2 years' experience in tax and tax research; 2 years' experience as staff accountant in public accounting; experience using tax return preparation and accounting software; knowledge of Sales and Local Tax and computation of same; knowledge of Tax Forms, including 1120, 1120s, 1065, 1040s, and multistate tax forms; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft applications; successful track record of managing projects, including efficient scheduling, budgeting, client correspondence and billing. Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).