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Our client, an established CPA firm, ranked in the top 20 in their region, is looking for a qualified REMOTE Tax Senior. The REMOTE Tax Senior will join a team of dedicated CPA's providing relationship-based tax, audit, business valuation and litigation support, and accounting services.
The REMOTE Tax Senior will perform most work assigned with a minimum of assistance. Often leads a number of staff accountants, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews the work done, and directs necessary revisions. Is able to make decisions on most accounting matters. When unusual problems arise, outlines them for the manager or principal/shareholder and then acts on advice.
< class="h3">Job Description- Performs ersified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of supervisors.
- Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.
- Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
- Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
- Directs and instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
- Performs the broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, or principals/shareholders is kept to a minimum.
- Prepares other reports, projects, and duties as may be assigned.
- Knows and understands the reason behind the firm’s policies and procedures.
- Possesses technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants.
- Begins acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty.
- Begins developing a command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations.
- Manages basic to intermediately complex tax compliance and planning projects from start to finish.
- Prepares complex tax returns.
- Reviews tax returns, bookkeeping and accounting projects.
- Prepares compilations.
- Proficient at tax research including knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm.
- Assumes responsibility for the supervision of tax return preparation engagements.
Required Experience:
- Mastered responsibilities and position requirements of Tax Associate - Experienced.
- Minimum of 24 to 36 months full-time experience (including normal overtime requirements) having worked at least two busy seasons while demonstrating a progression in complexity of accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
- Demonstrates good project management skills.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with required accounting hours to sit for the CPA exams. Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education is required each year.
Required Licenses, Certificates, or Knowledge:
- Mastered responsibilities and position requirements of experienced Tax Staff and is beginning to function in the role of Tax Senior.
- Either holds a current and valid certified public accountant’s license, or is working t toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
- Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting and tax software programs.
Work Environment:
- Requires the ability to work overtime, as necessary, in order to meet client imposed and/or government mandated filing deadlines.
- Requires the ability to meet the demands of a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Requires the ability to manage multiple and conflicting tasks requiring excellent organization and task prioritization skills.
- Requires the ability to use diplomacy when interacting with co-workers, superiors and clients.
Current Client Benefits Information:
- Competitive salary plus incentives and bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Paid for overtime
- 401k with match
- Profit Sharing
- Exciting opportunities for professional growth
- Flexible work schedules
If you feel you have the necessary qualifications to perform this job, please forward a current copy of your resume and state your salary requirements.
