Senior Tax Accountant-Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a great team? Do you want to work with a firm that provides great service to clients and who offers a good quality of life to their employees?

Our client, one of the top 20 CPA firms in the region who is a growing regional full-service business consulting, accounting, auditing and tax public accounting firm, has asked us to assist in their efforts to recruit for a savvy CPA as a Senior Tax Associate or Tax Manager. The successful candidate must have experience reviewing tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S and C corporations, nonprofits, trusts and workpapers using ProSystem fx Tax and Prosystem fx Engagement. Must have ability to develop and manage detailed budgets and delivery timelines, analyze complex tax situations, and conduct tax research, plus the ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Job Description

As a member of the Tax Department team, you will:

  • Be empowered to work directly with clients, partners and senior staff to provide a broad spectrum of tax and related consulting services.
  • Participate in a unique client-based approach, providing access to primary client account activity as well as work on underlying entities, trusts, and individual tax returns.
  • Interact with the Companies Accounting and Auditing Departments on engagements that span both groups.
  • Be valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader and recognized for your contributions and achievements.
  • Have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base.
  • Be headquartered in either the Baltimore (Owings Mills) or Columbia, MD office.

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and or reviewing tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S and C corporations, as well as nonprofit and trust tax returns; preferably with an emphasis on complex high net worth families and middle market operating businesses and real estate.
  • Effectively analyze client transactions and unusual situations with a level of complexity in incorporating the tax effect of the transaction or situation.
  • Recognize and resolve potential and/or existing problems with appropriate tax research and consulting, if necessary, using various tax research platforms.
  • Maintain lines of communication with both staff and clients to address client concerns and identify opportunities to increase level and type of services.
  • Work closely with clients and partners within the firm’s client-based approach to provide outstanding client service and to build client confidence in and trust for firm services.
  • Take responsibility for subordinates’ activities and chargeability, including effective delegation of work to staff.
  • Lead by example through demonstration of initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking.

Qualifications

  • BS/BA Accounting; Masters in Taxation preferred.
  • CPA required.
  • 3-6+ years with public accounting firm experience specializing in tax.
  • Be a team player and willing to roll up their sleeves if needed.
  • Proactive problem solver with analytical skills.
  • Self-motivated with excellent follow through on assigned duties.
  • Solid communication skills.
  • ProSystem fx Tax, tax research software, and ProSystem fx Engagement experience.

Additional Information

Our client is an outstanding regional firm with offices in Owings Mills and Columbia, MD that offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, vacation, personal time off, holidays, and other creative benefit perks.

If you're looking for a real team atmosphere where you can contribute to a growing firm and achieve your goals as a professional, please upload or send in your resume and state your salary requirements.

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