Senior Tax Lead: Client Engagements & Team Mentoring

Ellin-; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan

Parking

Job summary

Ellin & Tucker, a well-established Maryland accounting and consulting firm, seeks a Senior Tax Associate to lead client engagements from planning through completion. You will supervise staff, ensure accurate tax returns, and advise on tax savings opportunities while engaging with clients directly to understand their needs.

The role offers mentoring from seasoned CPAs, opportunities to grow in tax, accounting, and consulting, and a people-first culture with strong support for ongoing CPE and

Qualifications

• Two years or more of tax and client consulting experience.
• CPA or parts of the CPA exam passed is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Ability to supervise other tax staff and lead client tax projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned client tax engagements from start to finish, including engagement planning, directing, completion of assigned tax projects, and managing the assigned projects to budget.
• Supervise, train, and mentor other tax associates and interns on assigned tax projects, and assess the performance of tax staff associates for engagement reviews.
• Review client tax returns completed by assigned tax staff and make necessary recommendations on tax return preparation regarding accuracy and applicable tax savings opportunities.
• Gain a continuous level of increased compliance responsibility in the review process.
• Prepare client tax returns for the more complex individual, trust, partnership, corporate and foreign tax clients.
• Research and consult with management on various client-related tax matters.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities in a timely manner.
• Develop and edit correspondence and other client deliverables as needed.
• Participate in networking and business development activities on behalf of the firm.

Skills

Tax return prep

Client consulting

Staff leadership

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA exam in progress

Job description

Ellin & Tucker, a well-established Maryland accounting and consulting firm, seeks a Senior Tax Associate to lead client engagements from planning through completion. You will supervise staff, ensure accurate tax returns, and advise on tax savings opportunities while engaging with clients directly to understand their needs.

The role offers mentoring from seasoned CPAs, opportunities to grow in tax, accounting, and consulting, and a people-first culture with strong support for ongoing CPE and