Senior Tax Accountant

Federated Fiducial; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Fiducial is seeking an experienced Tax Professional to join our team in Springfield, IL. You will prepare and review complex returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, and provide tax planning advice to minimize liabilities.

Required is a current CPA with at least five years of tax preparation and advisory experience, strong knowledge of federal/state/local tax laws, and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Current CPA designation with at least 5 years of tax experience.
• Extensive experience in income tax preparation and research.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Experience assisting clients with responses to tax notices and audits.
• Ability to learn and use tax software quickly (CCH Axcess).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Provide expert tax planning to minimize liabilities for clients.
• Assist clients with responses to tax notices and audits as applicable.
• Analyze financial transactions and assess tax implications.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Software learning

Education

CPA certification

Tools

CCH Axcess

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Tax Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in income tax preparation and research, detailed understanding of tax laws as well as practical experience with transactions, and basis calculations are required. This role requires a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation with minimum 5 years of experience in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Provide expert advice on tax planning and strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
• Assist clients with responses to tax notices and audits, including representing them before tax authorities as applicable.
• Analyze financial transactions and calculate tax implications for various transactions including sale of assets, sale of corporate stock and corporate liquidations.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive tax solutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily and preferably in an indoor office environment, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers).

In case the position will be filled by somebody living over 50 miles from the office, we are willing to propose remote-type position but with regular visit to the office especially during training /onboarding process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to quickly and thoroughly learn new software (currently CCH Axcess)
• Good to Strong technical skills in tax matters
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail, ability to self-review and take direction
• Must have the ability to communicate with clients and coworkers via email and phone in a professional manner
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility for work product is essential

TRAINING, ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL REQURIEMENTS:

• 5 years of experience in tax preparation and advisory roles.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a public accounting firm.
• Advanced degree in Taxation or related field.