Senior Tax Accountant (CPA or EA)

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Orion Placement in New York City is actively seeking a tax professional with a strong public accounting background to handle corporate tax compliance and planning. You will work directly with managers and partners, building technical tax expertise while handling C Corporation returns, tax provisions, and advisory matters.

Join a collaborative team in a full-time, in-office role with Summer Fridays on the current schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience in a CPA firm.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) required.
• Experience preparing C Corporation Form 1120 returns.
• Experience reviewing tax returns prepared by others.
• Proficiency in tax provision calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Prepare C Corporation tax returns, including Form 1120.
• Review tax returns 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.
• Collaborate with managers, partners, clients, and others.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Tax planning

Education

CPA or EA credential

Tools

ProSystem

Job description

• 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.