SR Tax Accounant - DirectedLINK

Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant

Reports To: Tax Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Tax

Job Title: Tax Supervisor also available - 5+ yrs experience

Your Role: The Tax team in Westwood is hiring a Tax Preparer to join our dynamic group of tax professionals. This selected candidate is influential in the process of preparing tax returns and assisting clients with various tax matters. The Tax Preparer gathers and reviews client tax documents to prepare necessary individual, partnership, estate, corporate, and/or trust tax returns. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of common tax rules, tax compliance, and tax regulations. This person is also knowledgeable in tax accounting principles. You are a confident and professional communicator, with exceptional time management and organizational skills. The selected candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

What will you do?

• Preparation of federal and multi-state income tax returns.
• Partner closely with high-net-worth individuals, large family groups, and family offices to handle tax work papers for their businesses, investments and estate planning entities.
• Prepare tax accounting adjustments and financial statements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates.
• Prepare personal, corporate, partnership, and estate/trust tax returns of varying complexity.
• Prepare payroll tax returns for state and federal reporting.
• Understand client tax issues and situations and assist with tax research.
• Identify and recommend tax strategies that better position a client’s understanding of tax law.
• Correspondence with tax authorities, and/or IRS inquiries. Draft responses to governmental queries, notes, or mandates.
• Assist other team members with accounting responsibilities, as necessary.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

What Do you Need to Succeed:

• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Self-motivated with excellent organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is a must.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with a team and pitch in when needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working within a corporate tax department is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience preparing complex tax packages.
• Experience working with tax preparation software such as BNA and CCH Axcess.
• Licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent preferred.