Senior Tax Accountant

Oros Search · Woodbury, United States

About the Role

A well-established CPA firm on Long Island is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax generalist who enjoys working with a diverse client base and wants exposure to a variety of tax engagements, along with some audit, review, and compilation work. This is a firm where the 4/15 deadline is the only busy season that requires weekend work and extra hours. Extension season can be addressed with a 40 hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and other entities.
• Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate completion of client deliverables.
• Research complex tax issues and identify tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Work directly with clients to gather financial information, address questions, and resolve tax-related issues.
• Assist with quarterly estimates, tax projections, and year-end tax planning.
• Participate in financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for a diverse client base.
• Prepare workpapers, supporting schedules, and financial statement documentation in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Identify accounting and tax issues and communicate recommendations to clients and firm management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing responsive, high-quality service.
• Collaborate with partners and other team members to ensure engagements are completed efficiently and accurately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Approximately 3–6 years of public accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on tax.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S.
• Exposure to financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations and general accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification preferred.