Overview
A dynamic accounting firm is seeking a Tax Accountant or Senior Tax Accountant to join their exempt organizations tax team. This role involves providing tax compliance and consulting services to a variety of exempt organizations, foundations, and other tax-exempt entities. The position offers meaningful client interaction, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to develop deep technical expertise in a specialized area of tax practice.
This position is open to qualified candidates located anywhere within the firm's geographic footprint.
Responsibilities
- Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for exempt organizations, including Forms 990, 990-T, and 990-PF.
- Assist with tax consulting projects and planning tax engagements.
- Research federal and state tax issues affecting exempt organizations, including tax-exempt hospitals.
- Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm standards.
- Communicate with clients to obtain information, answer questions, and resolve tax issues.
- Respond to IRS and state tax notices.
- Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines.
- Utilize tax software and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Stay current on tax law developments affecting exempt organizations.
- Manage day-to-day client communications appropriate to experience.
- Collaborate with an experienced team dedicated exclusively to exempt organization taxation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of public accounting or related tax experience.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to travel locally with occasional overnight travel (less than 5%).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Bonus program.
- Business casual work environment.
- Emphasis on work-life balance.
- Collaborative team environment with motivated professionals.
Location
- Open to qualified candidates within the firm's geographic footprint, which includes 17 offices across six states.
Additional Information
- The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Agency candidates will not be considered for this position.