Senior Tax Associate

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions is seeking a Tax Manager to join our growing tax team in New York. You will prepare and review intermediate to complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will mentor associates and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet client deadlines. The role requires a CPA or progress toward CPA and a minimum of three years in public accounting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting required; MST is a plus.
• 3 years' progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification, including 150-credit coursework.
• Proficient experience in preparing tax returns for all types of entities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel locally to clients if/when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate to complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Review basic to intermediate tax returns prepared by associates for accuracy.
• Conduct thorough tax research using CCH, RIA, and BNA tax software systems.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Oversee, train, and coach tax associates and interns, assessing their performance.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

MST (Master of Science in Taxation)

Tools

MS Office

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx

Job description

Join our dynamic team and take on a pivotal role in preparing and reviewing tax returns for a diverse range of clients. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise in tax preparation and client management, while mentoring and leading others in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate to complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Review basic to intermediate tax returns prepared by associates for accuracy.
• Conduct thorough tax research using CCH, RIA, and BNA tax software systems.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Oversee, train, and coach tax associates and interns, assessing their performance.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting required; MST is a plus.
• 3 years' progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm required.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including 150-credit coursework required.
• Proficient experience in preparing tax returns for all types of entities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, and other tax-related software programs.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
• Willingness to travel locally to clients if/when required.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and we will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Explore this opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.