Senior Tax Associate - Hybrid with CPA Support & Growth

Orionplacement; Latham (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Senior Tax Associate in Latham, NY, offering a hybrid schedule with at least 3 days on-site. You will prepare complex federal and state returns, conduct tax research, and manage client engagements with partners.

With 3+ years in public accounting, you will coach junior staff, develop technical skills, and participate in CPA exam support and professional training. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a related discipline.
• Experience preparing complex tax returns with limited supervision.
• Strong tax research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex federal and state tax returns with increasing independence.
• Research complicated tax matters and clearly document findings and conclusions.
• Write tax memoranda outlining issues, analysis, and recommendations.
• Serve as a client contact for routine questions, follow-up, and engagement needs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, partners, managers, and other engagement team members.
• Take ownership of tax engagement fieldwork and help ensure assignments are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Delegate work appropriately and take responsibility for successful completion.
• Coach and provide real-time feedback to developing team members.
• Participate actively in technical training and professional development.
• Maintain professional standards consistent with AICPA requirements and protect client confidentiality.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a Senior Tax Associate in Latham, NY, offering a hybrid schedule with at least 3 days on-site. You will prepare complex federal and state returns, conduct tax research, and manage client engagements with partners.

With 3+ years in public accounting, you will coach junior staff, develop technical skills, and participate in CPA exam support and professional training. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.