Senior Associate, Tax

Overview

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Tax to prepare complex tax returns and assist clients with tax planning. This role involves working on individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, performing diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments, and providing excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex tax returns including individual, corporate, and partnership returns
• Analyze tax issues and develop conclusions
• Prepare quarterly and year-end tax estimates to assist clients with tax planning
• Perform diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under supervision
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and adherence to professional and firm standards
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines
• Assist staff associates with technical knowledge
• Develop skills to build quality client relationships and loyalty
• Participate in firm training courses to enhance technical skills
• Provide excellent client service through quality work, quick turnaround, and attentive service
• Become proficient in tax research and utilize available reference sources

Qualifications

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam
• CPA certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity in tax returns
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize a heavy workload
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position or future positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• 21 paid time off (PTO) days
• 9 paid holidays
• Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan

Location

This position is based in the United States and requires U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.