Senior Tax Accountant - Client Advisory & Leadership

Ledgent, Inc.; Connecticut; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ledgent, Inc. is partnering with a relationship-driven accounting practice to recruit a Senior Tax Accountant. The role concentrates on complex individual and business tax engagements, tax planning, and advisory work for high-net-worth individuals and mid-market companies.

You will mentor staff, review returns, and lead client discussions, while contributing to growth and efficiency through process improvements and technology. CPA is preferred; strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation preferred or actively pursuing.
• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, and state taxation.
• Experience reviewing tax returns and supervising staff.
• Proficiency with tax preparation and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Oversee complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and trusts/estates.
• Perform tax research and stay current on evolving tax laws and regulations.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and develop proactive tax planning strategies for clients.
• Assist clients with IRS and state tax notices, audits, and compliance issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax engagements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of individual and business clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships through exceptional service and proactive communication.
• Advise business owners on tax implications related to growth, succession planning, entity selection, and other strategic initiatives.
• Participate in client meetings and present tax strategies in a clear and practical manner.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on work prepared by junior staff.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff accountants and tax associates.
• Assist with workflow management and resource allocation during busy seasons.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding efforts as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline tax processes.
• Assist in implementing best practices and leveraging tax technology solutions.
• Contribute to the firm's strategic initiatives and growth objectives.

Connaissances

Tax planning

Client advisory

Mentoring / leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Tax research

Tax return review

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Outils

Tax preparation software

Description du poste

Ledgent, Inc. is partnering with a relationship-driven accounting practice to recruit a Senior Tax Accountant. The role concentrates on complex individual and business tax engagements, tax planning, and advisory work for high-net-worth individuals and mid-market companies.

You will mentor staff, review returns, and lead client discussions, while contributing to growth and efficiency through process improvements and technology. CPA is preferred; strong communication and leadership are essential.