Tax Senior

Ledger Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A full-service accounting firm in New York City is seeking a Tax Senior to manage client engagements and prepare complex tax returns. Responsibilities include reviewing staff-prepared returns, mentoring team members, and interacting with clients for tax-related issues. Ideal candidates will possess 3-5 years of public accounting experience, excellent project management skills, and CPA certification. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of public accounting experience in taxation.
• Proficient in tax compliance and planning.
• Understanding of state and federal taxes.

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns prepared by staff and recommend tax savings.
• Prepare complex tax returns for individuals and corporations.
• Manage client engagements and supervise projects.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA certification (active) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

A medium size CPA firmin NYC is seeking aTax Senior. The position is responsible for reviewing individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns; developing and supervising staff, preparing more complex tax returns; and managing client relationships.

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
• Prepare more complex tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations.
• Manage clients engagements from start to finish (planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects).
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff on tax projects.
• Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Assist partners on proposals and business development calls.
• Possess an understanding of state and foreign tax issues.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following basic qualifications: · Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.

Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of public accounting experience in taxation
• Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency tax compliance and planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).
• Understanding of state and federal taxes.
• Broad exposure to federal income taxation and knowledge of tax regulations.
• Ability to perform FAS 109 tax provisions.

Education and Licenses:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
• Advanced degree in accounting is highly desirable, but not mandatory.
• CPA certification (active) preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package

The client is a full-service accounting firm located in NYC. It provides a full range of accounting, tax and audit services to small businesses located through the U. S. and internationally.

To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter to us by clicking the link below.