Senior Tax Specialist

BerryDunn • Hamden, CT

7d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Four or more 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 liability.
• 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 regarding them.
• Delegate projects to staff who can handle them efficiently 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.
• 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