Tax Senior

Recruiters' Network Inc.; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

5% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Recruiters' Network Inc. in Honolulu, HI seeks a Tax Senior to join a well established regional CPA firm. The role offers strong work-life balance, excellent benefits, generous bonuses, and a 5% 401(k) employer match. Flexible work options include hybrid or primarily remote, with in-office days during tax busy seasons in Hawaii.

The Senior will oversee tax returns, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality service for SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in public accounting.
• Experience with C + S corps, partnerships, and high net worth individual tax.
• Minimum one year supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; Master's preferred.
• Current CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax preparation and review of all tax returns and examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for tax returns and delegates to preparers as needed.
• Advises clients with advanced technical tax skills.
• Manages client service tasks and ensures assignments meet timelines and budgets.
• Delegates and manages tax research projects for accurate results.
• Represents clients before taxing authorities during examinations.
• Keeps staff assignments appropriate and supervises tax staff with training.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in taxation

CPA license

Job description

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.