Senior Tax Specialist - CPA/EA, Lead Tax & Returns

Taketa, Iwata, Hara and Associates LLC; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Assistance

401(k), Profit Sharing Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

A well-established CPA firm in Hilo, Hawaii is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist. The role includes preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, providing training and supervision to staff, and working closely with clients to develop solutions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and hold a CPA or EA certification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $85,000 per year, along with benefits including professional development assistance and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent with public accounting experience.
• 5+ years of experience preparing and/or reviewing complex corporate, partnership, not-for-profit, fiduciary, and individual tax returns.
• Ability to develop and maintain clients.
• High level of intelligence, integrity, honesty, motivation, and aptitude for the profession.
• Must maintain strict client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review complex income tax, estate tax, and informational returns.
• Assume full responsibility for accounting engagements for the preparation of tax returns.
• Tax forecasting.
• Tax research.
• Recognize client problems and develop solutions.
• Recognize possible problem areas of an engagement and assist in developing solutions.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff members assigned to engagements.
• Understanding of the Firm’s practices, policies, procedures, and culture.

Job description

A well-established CPA firm in Hilo, Hawaii is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist. The role includes preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, providing training and supervision to staff, and working closely with clients to develop solutions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and hold a CPA or EA certification. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $85,000 per year, along with benefits including professional development assistance and medical coverage.