AU Senior Tax Accountant (CA/CPA)

Remote People • Traverse City, MI

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About The Position

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will work as part of a high-performing team to reconcile and prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies. The role requires at least five years of experience working with an Australian tax firm and experience with businesses with turnover between AU$1 million and AU$50 million. You will oversee and review work by junior and intermediate accountants, provide actionable feedback, and mentor and train team members. Experience with primary producers and agricultural businesses is preferable but not necessary.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional accounting experience, including experience working with an Australian tax firm.
• Experience working with businesses with turnover between AU$1 million and AU$50 million.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Enrolled in, or looking to enrol in, CA or CPA.
• Experience or understanding of the listed technical skills, which may be demonstrated during screening: use of Xero, Xero Practice Manager, MS365, Xero Tax, Xero Workpapers, CAS360, AccountKit, MYOB, QuickBooks, Agrimaster and Phoenix; preparing Business Activity Statements and understanding GST-free transactions; completing Australian tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies and partnerships; completing tax reconciliation workpapers, asset depreciation schedules, GST reconciliations, franking accounts, Division 7A loan reconciliation workpapers and hire purchase loan schedules; reconciling and processing employee leave, company income tax and employee superannuation provisions; calculating FBT reimbursements for motor vehicles; understanding deductible superannuation contribution eligibility, including concessional and non-concessional caps and prior unused caps; and calculating capital gains on the sale of property and listed shares for individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with primary producers and agricultural businesses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review the work of junior and intermediate accountants, providing guidance and support to ensure work meets established quality standards.
• Take ownership of reviewing delegated tax jobs, including individual tax returns, partnerships, trusts and companies.
• Review and finalise Business Activity Statements.
• Train and mentor junior and intermediate accountants, providing technical guidance to support their development.
• Prepare client emails and correspondence, ensuring information is communicated clearly and professionally.
• Prepare and review more complex tax jobs, including large and integrated client groups.
• Review tax work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with Australian tax requirements across all entity types.
• Apply understanding of Division 7A, FBT, CGT, superannuation, payroll tax and other relevant Australian tax matters to review work and guide junior and intermediate accountants.
• Work competently with Xero, Xero Practice Manager, MS365, Xero Tax, Xero Workpapers, CAS360, AccountKit, MYOB, QuickBooks, Agrimaster and Phoenix.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior