Senior Tax Accountant

Brewer Morris; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Brewer Morris, a growing public accounting firm, seeks an experienced Tax Senior to join its tax practice in Shelton, CT. You will prepare and review tax returns for individuals and business entities, support planning initiatives, conduct tax research, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will work with managers and partners, mentor junior staff, stay current on tax developments, and help identify tax-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• Proficiency with tax software, accounting systems, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Assist with tax planning strategies for high-net-worth clients and businesses.
• Research federal, state, and local tax issues and communicate findings.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and implement client-focused solutions.
• Prepare responses to federal and state tax notices and inquiries.
• Work directly with clients to gather information and provide exceptional service.
• Collaborate with attorneys, financial advisors, and other professionals as needed.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines with high accuracy.
• Review work by junior staff and provide mentorship and training.
• Stay current on tax law changes and industry trends.

Skills

CPA designation

Tax research

Client service

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Staff mentorship

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

A growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join its tax practice. This individual will play a key role in preparing and reviewing tax returns, supporting tax planning initiatives, conducting tax research, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical tax foundation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while working closely with managers and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and gift tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business clients.
• Research federal, state, and local tax issues and communicate findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and assist in implementing client-focused solutions.
• Prepare responses to federal and state tax notices and inquiries.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide exceptional service.
• Collaborate with attorneys, financial advisors, and other professional service providers as needed.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide training, guidance, and mentorship.
• Stay current on tax law changes, regulatory developments, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• Proficiency with tax software, accounting systems, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for long-term career advancement within the firm.