Senior Tax Specialist

BerryDunn • Portland, ME

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About The Position

BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to join its Manufacturing, Technology, and Critical Infrastructure Practice Group. The role is based in one of BerryDunn’s Northeast offices and reports to the Tax Manager. The specialist will join a core team preparing and reviewing tax returns, tax-planning projections, and tax research for clients. Travel is minimal, up to 10%.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of recent public accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Business, or a related field.
• Highly evolved analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Advanced computer and tax software proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple client engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and non-consolidated C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and fiduciary returns.
• Prepare complex U.S. and state individual income and gift tax returns.
• Prepare tax-planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liabilities.
• Manage and monitor client deliverables and due dates.
• Conduct tax research and prepare memoranda outlining findings and conclusions.
• Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices, and communicate with the IRS and clients about them.
• Delegate projects to staff and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed.
• Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding tax matters.
• Assist with training new hires and ongoing employee training.
• Engage in consulting and special projects as requested by management and clients.

Benefits

• Eligible employees have access to benefits supporting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.
• The position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on factors such as company and personal performance.

What This Job Offers

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