Senior Tax Accountant

Our client a prominent accounting and consulting firm in the western region is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Accountant specializing in tax services. With a rich history our client has established a sterling reputation for excellence and expertise within the accounting and management consulting industry. As a Top 100 firm they offer a blended environment of practices services and industry specializations setting the standard for industry leadership yearoveryear.

Responsibilities:

1. Expertise in FAS109 Tax Accounting: Demonstrate extensive experience in FAS109 tax accounting including proficiency in tax accounting for stockbased compensation/FIN48.
   

2. Diversified Accounting and Auditing: Perform diversified accounting auditing and tax assignments under the guidance of supervisors managers or partners.
   

3. Technical Competency: Exhibit competency in technical skills maintaining high work quality and applying professional and firm standards.
   

4. Time Management: Meet time constraints and client deadlines while participating in the planning and scheduling of client engagements.
   

5. Supervision and Instruction: Direct and instruct assistants when necessary providing guidance on work to be performed and reviewing working papers.
   

6. Audit Planning: Determine the extent of testchecking required in an audit selecting transactions for testing.
   

7. Tax Return Preparation: Prepare complicated tax returns including those related to dissolution or liquidation.
   

8. Tax Planning: Propose client tax planning ideas to supervisors managers or partners.
   

9. Project Ownership: Proactively take ownership of projects ensuring completion and delivery to clients.
   

10. Comprehensive Accountant Tasks: Perform a broad range of accountant tasks minimizing the direct participation of supervisors managers or partners.
    

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Team Supervision: Supervise staff accountants and assistants providing guidance on assignments reviewing work and directing necessary revisions.
   

2. Knowledge Sharing: Proactively share knowledge and contribute to the development of team members.
   

Requirements

1. Education and Experience: Possess a bachelors degree in accounting or a masters degree in accounting with a minimum of three to five years of experience in public accounting showcasing a progression in the complexity of auditing accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
   

2. CPA License: Either hold a current and valid CPA license or be actively working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
   

3. Professional Development: Complete a minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education each year.
   

4. AICPA Membership: If licensed maintain good standing with the AICPA.
   

Skills and Abilities:

1. Microsoft Excel Mastery: Demonstrate mastery of Microsoft Excel.
   

2. Technology Proficiency: Exhibit proficiency in using computers and various accounting and tax software programs.
   

3. Accounting Knowledge: Possess a wellrounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.
   

4. MultiTasking: Have the ability to reason effectively and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
   

Benefits