Senior Associate Tax Services

Berkowitz Pollack Brant•Miami, FL

16d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Established in 1980, Berkowitz Pollack Brant (BPB) is a certified public accounting firm with offices in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and New York City. With more than 400 accountants, tax specialists and consultants, we are one of the largest accounting firms in South Florida and one of the top 100 firms in the United States. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to firm members of all races, genders, sexual orientations and beliefs. JOB DESCRIPTION Under the supervision of the Managers and Directors of the Firm, the Senior Associate of Tax Services is the primary assistant to clients. A Tax Senior provides a full-service approach to tax preparation, tax planning and compliance, estate planning, international taxation, business tax solutions, mergers, and acquisitions.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of public accounting experience in a tax department
Experience with a large public accounting firm
Ability to supervise
Ability to handle client communication responsibilities
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Master's Degree in Taxation , LLM in Taxation or JD a plus
Excellent analytical, technical and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and tax compliance and consulting
Ability to work additional hours as needed

Responsibilities

Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
Reconcile tax expense and liability accounts
Assist with income tax research and planning
Quantify and document federal and state income tax liabilities for tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments. Activities include quantifying book/tax adjustments, federal/state modifications, and state apportionment
Quantify and document calculations for FAS (Forensic Advisory Services) 109. Activities include quantifying the effective tax rate and current and deferred income tax expenses and taxes payable
Maintain strong client relations
Train and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively
Consult, work with, and service clients to make recommendations on business and process improvements and serve as a business advisor to clients
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis and stay informed regarding tax changes and issues that could affect clients
Responsible for billing clients