Senior Tax Accountant

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Located in Cliffside Park, NJ

Salary: up to $105,000

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our public accounting firm. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in preparing and reviewing business tax returns, with a focus on partnerships and corporations. This role requires in-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in delivering top-quality client service, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic tax planning advice.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for businesses, including partnerships (Form 1065), S-Corporations (Form 1120S), and C-Corporations (Form 1120).
• Conduct comprehensive tax planning and analysis to minimize tax liabilities for clients.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, staying up to date on changes in tax code and regulations.
• Provide strategic tax advice and consultation to clients regarding tax planning, structuring of business entities, and other financial matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and point of contact for tax-related inquiries.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize the client’s financial position.
• Prepare and review financial statements for business entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accurate reflection of tax treatments.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide clients with insightful recommendations for tax planning and financial improvement.
• Review work prepared by staff accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting and tax standards.
• Collaborate with partners and other senior staff to manage client engagements and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist clients with tax audits, responding to inquiries from tax authorities, and representing clients before tax agencies when necessary.
Qualifications:
• Public accounting experience with a strong focus on business tax returns for partnerships and corporations.
• Proficient in tax preparation software, accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Thorough understanding of U.S. tax code, including business, partnership, and corporate taxation rules and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA license would be a plus but not mandated.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail when preparing and reviewing tax returns and financial statements.
• Strong ability to identify tax issues, research solutions, and implement appropriate tax strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts in a clear and concise manner to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services while maintaining high client satisfaction.

This is full time position with benefits including PTO, sick pay, holiday pay, health insurance, and 401K

Salary: up to $105K depending on experience

Please give our office a call 201-758-7960 or visit us at www.expresspros.com/unioncitynj

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