Tax Senior

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off & sick leave

Job summary

Kforce's client, a long-standing New York City-based CPA firm, seeks a Tax Senior to lead in the growing tax department. You will prepare complex returns (1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041 and 709) for final review by a partner and interact with clients for compliance and consulting.

You will supervise, develop, and train staff, work closely with partners, and apply IRC knowledge with research tools such as CCH, BNA and RIA.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting and/or MS in Taxation is required or strongly preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• 5–8 years of tax preparation experience in a small to mid-size CPA firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex returns (1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 709) for final partner review.
• Interact with clients for compliance and consulting services.
• Supervise, develop and train tax staff.
• Work closely with partners and apply IRC knowledge using research tools.
• Prepare corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary returns.
• Complete assigned returns with minimal supervision and accuracy.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Independent work style

Education

Degree in Accounting and/or MS in Taxation

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

QuickBooks

ProSystem FX

CCH/BNA/RIA research tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a long-standing, well-respected New York City-based CPA firm (approximately 35 professionals), seeks a Tax Senior to assume a prominent role in their growing tax department. The Tax Senior will prepare complex tax returns including (1040's, 1120, 1120s, 1065, 1041 and 709) returns for final review by a partner.

• Interact with clients for compliance and consulting service
• Supervise, develop, and train tax staff
• Work closely with the partners
• Utilize your working knowledge of pertinent IRC sections and regulations, research techniques including CCH, BNA and RIA
• Preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax returns prepared by the firm
• Responsible for the completion of tax returns assigned to them with minimal supervision, while possessing sufficient accounting skills to make adjustments to client accounting information

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting and/or advanced MS degree in Taxation
• CPA preferred
• 5-8 years of tax preparation experience in a small to medium CPA firm
• Experience and/or willingness to work in a paperless environment
• Proficiency with Excel and Word and QuickBooks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment while applying proficiencies of a trained accountant
• Familiarity with ProSystem FX a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.