Tax Senior Associate

Cherry Bekaert•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

5d•$83,700 - $119,400

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert is hiring a Tax Senior Associate to support its Palm Beach Gardens office. The role serves clients across multiple industries and contributes to the growth of the firm’s Tax practice. The Tax Senior reviews federal and multi-state tax returns, researches tax issues, supports engagement accounting work, develops Staff Accountants, and communicates with managers, partners, and clients. Experience with flow-through entities is highly desirable, as is experience serving Private Equity and Hedge Fund clients, including knowledge of partnership allocations, fund structures, and related tax compliance and reporting requirements. The firm describes its environment as fast-paced and dynamic, with opportunities for career growth, professional development, collaboration, and flexibility. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship. The role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may remain posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position is cancelled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA certification or eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license.
At least 3 years of experience in public accounting.
Review experience.
Proficiency with personal computers, including spreadsheet software programs.
Eligibility to work in the United States; the firm will not provide work sponsorship.
Passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, project management abilities, and leadership skills.
Strong sense of urgency suited to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting.
Experience with flow-through entities.
Experience with Private Equity and Hedge Fund clients, including familiarity with partnership allocations, fund structures, and related tax compliance and reporting requirements.
Experience with ProSystem fx, CCH, RIA, and/or Engagement.

Responsibilities

Review federal and multi-state tax returns.
Research fundamental tax issues using online tools.
Perform other accounting duties as needed for engagements and as assigned by managers.
Train and develop Staff Accountants.
Communicate with managers, partners, and clients.