Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state corporate, individual, trusts and estates, and partnership returns, including exercising professional judgment with respect to issue identification to develop solutions to tax issues in returns.
• Research tax issues and legislations.
• Interpret tax code.
• Provide and maintain proper documentation to support tax return calculations.
• Analyze depreciation to determine proper methodology for tax impact on client engagements to decide best treatment of disposed for obsolescence and new fixed assets placed in service.
• Make projections on future tax liabilities based on variable options to make client recommendations as part of the tax planning process.
• Interact with client personnel regarding tax return information, deadlines, etc. and keep team informed on status.
• Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Keep current on professional announcements.
• Proactively participate in professional development opportunities, i.e. Mentoring Program, Coaching, CPEs, etc.
• Initiate and develop relationship with appropriate levels of the client’s management team.
• Conduct oneself professionally as a representative of the Firm.
• Work beyond standard hours in expected throughout the year.
• Provide training to co-workers on technical areas of tax expertise.
• Give insight and thought leadership to corporate publications on tax matters.
• Minimal travel to client sites may be required.
• Additional responsibilities, not listed above, may be expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.  MS in Taxation preferred.
• Must have a CPA license or be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• 2+ years relevant experience preferably from the Big 4.
• Must have strong technology skills and be proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Office. Working knowledge and experience with GoSystems Tax RS, ProSystems fx Tax and ProSystems fx Engagement are a plus.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to listen effectively.
• work well under pressure; able to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, organization and problem solving skills are a must.
• Ability to learn processes quickly and be able to apply that knowledge to engagements.
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; be able to multi-task.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state tax compliance.
• Team player with desire to be an active participant within the organization.
• Have a strong desire to maintain a customer service approach focused on exceeding expectations in all areas.
• Knowledge of basic tax laws/Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Location: NY / MA / FL

Salary:  Competitive Base Salary + Quarterly Profit-Share & Bonus

Contact a Recruiter at Careers On The Move