Tax Senior

HCVT•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Senior will join HCVT’s Fort Worth team in a fast-paced tax practice serving clients in the Alternative Investment Management industries. The role involves reviewing federal and multi-state tax returns, preparing complex client work, coordinating engagements, supervising and coaching junior team members, researching tax issues, and maintaining strong client relationships. HCVT offers a hybrid work model for eligible employees, based on business needs and team coordination; this arrangement is subject to change.

Requirements

At least two years of relevant tax experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related major.
Strong technical aptitude and communication skills.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with taxation of flow-through entities is preferred.
Private equity experience is a plus.
Passing all four sections of the CPA exam and meeting the requirements to obtain a CPA license is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts, along with related income tax work papers.
Prepare complex client work and delegate entry-level work to staff accountants.
Take ownership of and organize client engagement workflows to ensure filing deadlines are met.
Supervise engagement teams, staff accountants, and/or interns, and manage expectations.
Meet engagement timelines and budget guidelines, and provide timely job-status updates to partners, managers, and client personnel.
Identify tax issues and propose strategies to resolve them.
Research technical tax issues effectively and efficiently.
Respond to and prepare correspondence for state and federal tax authorities.
Develop strong relationships with firm professionals and clients.
Coach junior team members and provide feedback.
Use the firm’s tax preparation software effectively and train others in its use.
Participate in staff- and senior-level trainings.
Ensure high-quality work product.