Senior Tax Associate

Reynolds + Rowella•Ridgefield, CT

78d•Hybrid

About The Position

Excellent opportunity to be part of an independent, successful, family-oriented Professional Services Firm that provides a healthy work/life balance, flexibility, and career growth. We have been named a Top Workplace by Hearst Media Group and received several awards/recognitions: Accounting Today, Top Firms: New England, Inside Public Accounting Top 400 Firms, Best of Accounting Award! With offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan CT, Reynolds + Rowella provides accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We’re proud to be one of the few independent regional accounting firms in Fairfield County—offering the expertise and reach of a large firm with the personal touch of a close-knit team, where quality always comes before quantity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation or related field
Minimum 5 year’s accounting and tax experience
Experience with a variety of income tax filings; e.g., S-Corp, partnership, trust, individual
Understanding of and sensitivity to confidential information
Ability to meet time constraints and client deadlines
Ability to work overtime from January - April 15 (may be in excess of 55 hours per week). Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
Ability to multi-task and manage a complex workload to meet reporting deadlines

Responsibilities

Prepare complex corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns and planning with no direct supervision
Conduct appropriate research regarding tax issues to ensure accuracy/implementation of specific tax law and provide guidance to clients and/or suggest alternatives
Use financial records and other statements to use adjustments and keep clients tax liability low
Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time
Complete assignments within timeline and budget
Regularly and proactively correspond with clients regarding the status of projects
Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements
Keep ‘client team’ apprised of any client contact to avoid duplicate requests

Benefits

Healthy Work/Life Balance – Hybrid Work Schedules
Rewarding Working Culture – team building and volunteer events, employee-led committees
Coaching/Mentorship Programs for our staff
Competitive Compensation + bonuses
401(k) savings plan with company match
Strong Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary/Company Paid
Life Insurance, short/long-term disability insurance, Medical FSA and Dependent Care
Generous PTO Program + Paid Holiday Schedule
Tuition/CPA exam & study materials reimbursement, including paid weekly study time
Summer Flex Time/Hours – off Fridays
Dress for your day policy