Senior Tax Associate

The CJ Group•Frisco, TX

30d

About The Position

Preparation of US individual, corporate and partnership tax returns. Implement client's engagements from start to finish (planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects). Manage engagements budgets. Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns on tax projects. Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities. Prepare more complex tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations. Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements. Assist partners on proposals and business development calls. Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives. Possess an understanding of state and foreign tax issues. Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

Requirements

Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Strong experience in staff and tax management.
Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
Dedicated to superior client service.
Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, preferably in a public accounting firm.
Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).
Understanding of state and federal taxes.
Broad exposure to federal income taxation and knowledge of tax regulations.
Bachelor's or Masters degree in accounting or related field.
Eligible to sit for the CPA exam

Responsibilities

Implement client's engagements from start to finish (planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects).
Manage engagements budgets.
Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns on tax projects.
Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
Prepare more complex tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations.
Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
Assist partners on proposals and business development calls.
Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives.
Possess an understanding of state and foreign tax issues.
Perform other job-related duties as necessary.