Senior Tax Specialist - Public Accounting (Flexible)

Schriber Springer & Cockburn LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

CPE tuition and expense reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Schriber Springer & Cockburn LLP in Austin seeks a Tax Senior with 3–5 years of public accounting experience. The role focuses on federal and state tax compliance and planning, working with partnerships, corporations, and individuals.

You will mentor junior staff, review returns, research tax issues, and assist with forecasting tax liabilities while maintaining client confidentiality and practicing sound professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns with emphasis on partnership, corporate, and individual taxation.
• Train, mentor, and support junior staff as they develop their technical skills and advance in their careers.
• Research tax issues and apply relevant statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions to help ensure compliance and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Review completed tax returns.
• Assist with forecasting and estimating federal and state tax liabilities.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive client and firm information and exercise sound professional judgment and discretion.
• Continue developing expertise in tax compliance, tax planning, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns.
• Train, mentor, and support junior staff.
• Research tax issues and apply relevant statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions.
• Review completed tax returns.
• Assist with forecasting and estimating federal and state tax liabilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Continue developing expertise in tax compliance and planning.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Schriber Springer & Cockburn LLP in Austin seeks a Tax Senior with 3–5 years of public accounting experience. The role focuses on federal and state tax compliance and planning, working with partnerships, corporations, and individuals.

You will mentor junior staff, review returns, research tax issues, and assist with forecasting tax liabilities while maintaining client confidentiality and practicing sound professional judgment.