Senior Tax Specialist

BerryDunn•Hamden, CT

8d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to join our Construction, Hospitality, Professional Services, Renewables, and Real Estate Practice Group (CHPRPG). You will join a core team tasked with preparing and reviewing tax returns, tax planning projections and tax research for our clients. This role will be based in our Waltham, MA or Hamden, CT office. You will report to the Tax Manager. Travel Expectations: Minimal, up to 5%

Requirements

4 or more years of recent public accounting experience
Bachelor’s/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 are a must
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 memorandum outlining findings and conclusions
Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquires, and tax notices; communicate with IRS and clients in connection with audits, inquires, and tax notices
Delegate projects to staff that can handle them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed
Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding various tax matters
Assist with employee training for new hires and ongoing employee training
Engage in consulting and special projects as requested by Management and Clients