Senior Tax Associate

Focus Financial Partners•New York, NY

26d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Based in New York, NY, Joel Isaacson & Co. serves successful executives, business owners, professionals and high net worth families. The firm’s services include: investment and cash flow management, estate and tax planning and preparation, insurance planning and retirement planning. Mr. Isaacson and his colleagues are frequently named to lists of America’s Top Financial Advisors by several publications, including Worth magazine and Medical Economics. We have an immediate opening for a Senior Tax Associate. Our Tax Practice focuses on tax business planning, advisory & compliance services for ultra-wealthy families and multi-generational wealth planning. The group specializes in the taxation of gifts, trusts, estates, foundations, closely held entities, and individual returns. This is a hybrid position: 2 days in office / 3 days remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Accounting is required
8+ years’ of relevant work and industry experience within High Net Worth/Family Office taxation
Prior experience managing engagements and clients
Ability to work independently, but also work well with others

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Taxation
CPA / EA License a must
Software Experience - CCH ProSystem, Microsoft Office 365

Responsibilities

Demonstrates thorough technical knowledge of accounting standards and reporting standards in researching, completing, and reviewing technical areas.
Identifies tax risk management issues and proposes potential solutions through research and collaboration with the Engagement Partner
Review tax procedures, engagement workpapers, and financial statements without supervision
Addresses questions on advanced technical accounting matters from team members and upper-level client management
Advanced-level tax preparation skills
Manages multiple assignments inside an engagement
Communicate with Partner on work status and client issues that arise
Conducts research, consults with team members, draws conclusions, and prepares memos based on target issues
Advanced knowledge of applicable accounting software (e.g. ProSystem Tax, Engagement, etc.)
Top review of returns, workpapers, and issues
Primary client contact and liaison for complex issues that staff are unable to resolve; communicate effectively with clients and develop positive relationships with client personnel