Title: Senior Tax Accountant
Location: Plainsboro, NJ
Salary: $90k - $110k + Bonus
Growing CPA Firm is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tax Compliance
- Prepare and review federal, state, and local business tax returns (e.g., corporate income tax, partnership tax, franchise tax, sales tax).
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and related documents.
- Monitor and respond to tax notices and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Maintain accurate tax records and documentation.
Tax Planning and Advisory
- Conduct tax research and analysis to identify tax-saving opportunities and minimize tax liabilities.
- Provide tax planning and advisory services to clients or internal stakeholders.
- Evaluate the tax implications of business transactions and decisions.
- Assist with tax audits and represent the company or clients before tax authorities.
- Advise on tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and other business restructuring.
Tax Research and Updates
- Stay up-to-date on changes in tax laws and regulations.
- Conduct in-depth tax research on complex tax issues.
- Prepare tax memoranda and technical documentation.
- Communicate tax updates and changes to relevant stakeholders.
Process Improvement and Internal Controls
- Identify and recommend improvements to tax processes and procedures.
- Develop and implement tax-related internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements (if applicable).
- Assist with the implementation of tax software and technology.
Mentorship and Supervision
- Mentor and train junior tax staff.
- Review the work of junior tax staff for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in the performance management of tax staff.
Client Relationship Management (if applicable)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Communicate complex tax information in a clear and concise manner.
- Provide excellent client service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Either a Master's degree in Taxation, CPA or EA certification, preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in business tax accounting.
- Experience with preparing and reviewing complex business tax returns.
- Experience with tax research and planning.
- Experience with tax software and research tools.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and tax software.