Tax Senior

Vector Recruiting LLC; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Recruiting LLC is assisting a well-established regional CPA firm in hiring a Tax Senior for their growing tax team. The role offers a strong work-life balance, generous benefits including a 5% 401(k) employer match and potential bonuses, with a mix of SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries.

The Senior will oversee efficient, accurate tax return preparation, supervise staff, and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in public accounting with progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Minimum one year experience supervising and directing the work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s in taxation preferred; CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax preparation and review of all tax returns.
• Delegates to tax preparers and manages assignments within budgeted time.
• Advises clients with advanced technical tax skills.
• Manages client service tasks and ensures timely completion.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects for accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversees governmental tax examinations and may represent clients before tax authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with staff qualifications and reviews assignments for training needs.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.

Skills

Tax preparation

Tax review

Client service

Staff supervision

Tax research

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

CPA license preferred

Job description

TAX SENIOR

Well established, highly profitable regional CPA firm seeks a Tax Senior to add to their growing staff. We offer a very reasonable work life balance, excellent benefits including large potential bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K program, a choice of both SEC and closely held clients to work on across diverse industry groups, and fast track career progression.

The Senior is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns. May work hybrid or primarily remote. If remote, candidates must be based somewhere in Hawaii and be in the office a few days weekly during tax busy seasons.

Responsibilities:

• Performs technical tax preparation and review of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
• Performs all task related to client service and sees that assignments are accomplished within budgeted time.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members and reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, coaching and training of Semi-seniors and Staff accountants.
• Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
• Participates in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Qualifications:

• At least three years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax complexity, scope, and research. Prefer experience with C + S corps, partnerships, and high net worth individual tax.
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• A current and valid certified public accountant’s license is preferred.