Senior Tax Accountant #2810

Our client is a distinguished full-service Accounting / Business Management firm with a unique approach to client relationships.  They offer comprehensive accounting expertise to dynamic businesses across various industries, with a particular focus on high-net-worth individuals, many of whom are in the media and entertainment sector.  This well-established firm has a team of 70 employees and offices in 3 locations across the US.  They place high value on their team members, offering competitive salaries and attractive benefits.

 We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our client’s team as a Senior Tax Accountant in their New York office.  The ideal candidate should possess extensive working knowledge of accounting and tax preparation for all types of returns, including Individual, Partnership, Corporate, Multistate, and Trusts and Estates.

Requirements

• Prepare various types of tax returns 1040, 1120’s 1065. 990’s etc. and perform financial statement write-ups (where necessary)

• Assist manager and partner with performing tax planning and preparing tax projections and tax estimates.
• Develop a working knowledge of a client’s business or an organization’s mission and operations (in the case of a not-for-profit entity).
• Research and analyze tax related issues.
• Assist manager with clearing partner’s review points on tax returns and other tax filings.
• Assist manager or partner with making client requested changes to tax returns and other tax filings.
• Assist partner or principal with compiling client documents for IRS or state and local tax audits, sales tax audits or payroll tax audits.
• Proactively interact with client’s key management personnel to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for tax planning purpose.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance or a Business-related field of study.

• CPA license or working toward completion of CPA.
• 3+ years minimum tax experience in a CPA firm.
• Proficient in preparing tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, Corporate, Multistate, and Trusts and Estates.
• Proficient with use of CCH Axcess and other tax-related software

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $100k to $110k
• Medical and Dental Insurance as well as Vision Plans
• Paid Personal and Sick Time Off
• Client and Employee Referral Bonus
• Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
• Commuter Benefits Program