Senior Tax Associate

Reynolds + Rowella; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules

401(k) savings plan with company match

Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule

Tuition reimbursement for CPA exam materials

Job summary

Reynolds + Rowella, located in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking a Senior Tax Associate responsible for preparing complex tax returns for corporate and individual clients. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience in tax preparation. The position offers a healthy work/life balance, hybrid work schedules, and comprehensive benefits including competitive salaries ranging from $85,000 to $110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting and tax experience.
• Experience with various income tax filings, e.g., S-Corp, partnership, trust.
• Ability to meet time constraints and manage complex workloads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.
• Conduct research on tax issues and provide guidance to clients.
• Manage a daily client workflow and multiple client projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

Tax preparation

Client management

Research skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation

Job description

Title: Senior Tax Associate

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Tax Manager

No agency or recruiter submissions – direct applicants only

Excellent opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group and received several awards/recognitions: Accounting Today, Top Firms: New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team, where quality always comes before quantity.

Benefits

• Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules
• Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees
• Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff
• Competitive Compensation + bonuses
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid
• Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule
• Tuition/CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time
• Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays
• Dress for your day policy

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 a year

Summary of Position

The Senior Tax Associate is responsible for complex tax activities including, but not limited to, tax preparations for corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns. They also are responsible for the day-to-day individual and business client interaction.

Essential Functions

• Prepare complex corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns and planning with no direct supervision
• Conduct appropriate research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy/implementation of specific tax law and provide guidance to clients and/or suggest alternatives
• Use financial records and other statements to use adjustments and keep clients tax liability low
• Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time
• Complete assignments within timeline and budget
• Regularly and proactively correspond with clients regarding the status of projects
• Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements
• Keep 'client team' apprised of any client contact to avoid duplicate requests

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation or related field
• Minimum 5 year’s accounting and tax experience
• Experience with a variety of income tax filings; e.g., S-Corp, partnership, trust, individual
• Understanding of and sensitivity to confidential information
• Ability to meet time constraints and client deadlines
• Ability to work overtime from January - April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting deadlines

Reynolds + Rowella, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Reynolds + Rowella, LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive and management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the tasks as assigned at any time. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the company its employees.