HYBRID Senior Tax Accountant
About The Position
Grossberg Company LLP, a prominent mid-sized CPA firm serving the Washington, DC area for over 100 years, is seeking a skilled Senior Tax Accountant to join our team. We offer a solid, friendly work environment and a strong reputation for exceptional client satisfaction, especially in the real estate industry. As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will play a key role in providing tax planning and compliance services to high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses. You will be responsible for handling tax-related tasks, as well as supporting auditing and accounting engagements across various client industries. Tax Seniors are also responsible for managing engagements, creating time budgets, and overseeing the work of staff accountants. This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to grow their career, with the potential for advancement and a partnership track.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in Accounting (CPA designation preferred).
- 2-3 years of progressive experience in public accounting, including preparing and reviewing tax returns for various entities and industries (especially S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnerships).
- Experience in tax planning, client interaction, and special tax projects; partnership taxation in the real estate industry is a plus.
- 2+ years of tax accounting experience, focusing on corporate tax and high-net-worth self-employed individuals.
- Proficiency in US GAAP, Excel, Word, and tax preparation software.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional client service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Desire to contribute to business development and marketing strategies.
- Strong written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking.
- Positive, professional attitude and willingness to work additional hours or travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation preferred.
- Partnership taxation in the real estate industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Tax Compliance: Research tax issues and filing requirements that affect tax compliance.
- Review tax returns and ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Personal and Professional Development: Develop industry knowledge and expertise and share that knowledge with the team.
- Develop an area of specialty and become a technical resource in that area.
- Demonstrate sound business judgment.
- Develop an ability to motivate and train both self and staff.
- Business Development: Develop a thorough understanding of all tax, audit and consulting services provided by the firm.
- Identify opportunities to expand the scope of current engagements through identification of client needs.
- Engagement / Client Management: Serve as the engagement manager over time on specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, final deliverable development, and billing and collection.
- Tax Consulting: Research complex tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance.
- Draft tax technical memorandums.
- Perform tax structuring and modeling.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and a cafeteria plan.
- Flex-time policy and company-sponsored gym membership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
