Senior Tax Accountant

Job description
Experience. Integrity. Results. Our success is measured in yours!

Seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their team.

At Smith Schafer our Culture is Top Priority!

Job Summary:

The Senior Tax Accountant will prepare and lead preparation of individual and business tax returns; provides support to managers and principals which includes assistance with tax planning, preparing compiled financial statements, and researching technical tax issues. This position will provide leadership and training for entry level accountants and interns and will lead specific assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Tax Accountant:
• Prepares and leads preparation of individual and business tax returns.
• Completes initial review and prepares complex tax returns.
• Provides leadership and training for staff and entry level accountants and seasonal interns.
• Assists with tax planning and lead specific assigned projects.
• Prepare/reviews compiled financial statements.
• Works in team environment with principals, managers and staff.
• Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications.
• Researches technical tax issues.
• Participates in professional, charitable, and/or civic organizations.
• Participates in Firm initiatives such as mentoring program, and other committees and activities.

Qualifications:
• Associate degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Two or more years of tax and accounting experience in a CPA firm.
• Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:
• BA/BS in Accounting or experience in the accounting or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in tax preparation and planning in a CPA firm.
• Experience with ProSystems tax preparation software, QuickBooks, and CCH Engagement.
• Customer-service oriented.
• CPA exam passed or on track to complete.