Senior Accountant - Tax

HBE LLP•Norfolk, NY

About The Position

The Senior Accountant – Tax provides higher-level tax and accounting services to a wide variety of clients, including individual taxpayers, large businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. This position is responsible for preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, supporting tax planning initiatives, conducting tax research, and providing guidance to staff while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality service.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner.
Working knowledge of accounting and financial processes.
Working knowledge of applicable tax principles, Internal Revenue Code sections, and regulations.
Proficiency in tax research and familiarity with tax research resources available to the Firm.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to troubleshoot issues and propose appropriate solutions.
Ability to provide direction, guidance, and feedback to staff.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Accounting degree or equivalent work experience is required.
3–6+ years of experience performing accounting functions of varying complexity is preferred.
Experience working in a public accounting firm is preferred.
CPA designation or CPA eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides higher-level tax and accounting services to a wide variety of clients, including individual taxpayers, large businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.
Researches tax and accounting issues and presents pertinent guidance in support of recommended alternatives.
Prepares complex tax returns with minimal supervision.
Proactively participates in tax planning for clients.
Demonstrates an understanding of client tax needs, including organizational structure and any related entities that may be impacted by the work.
Maintains a basic understanding of applicable Internal Revenue Code sections and regulations.
Performs tax research and demonstrates knowledge of the reference sources available to the Firm.
Assumes responsibility for the supervision of tax return preparation engagements.
Conducts detailed reviews of tax returns and provides appropriate review notes for preparers.
Communicates with clients regarding tax requirements, accounting questions, information requests, and other engagement matters.
Builds and maintains strong client relationships and provides excellent client service.
Identifies significant or unusual tax and accounting matters and communicates them to the appropriate manager or partner.
Maintains current knowledge of applicable tax laws, accounting principles, and professional standards.
Ensures tax returns and related workpapers are complete, accurate, and meet Firm standards.