SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT

Position Purpose
The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing income tax returns, for small business accounting and for compilation of financial statements.

Position Reports To
The Senior Tax Accountant reports primarily to the Tax Manager and secondarily to the engagement partner.

Position Requirements

• Competency in the areas of income taxation of individuals, partnerships, trusts, and corporations.
• Ability to research and document tax issues.
• Demonstrated time and workload management skills.
• Interpersonal skills – comfortable working in and contributing to a teamwork environment; willingness to share knowledge with co-workers and mentor junior staff members; desire to become involved in the community.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Position Skills

• Possess a college degree and be licensed as a CPA; masters degree in tax helpful.
• Have a minimum of three years experience.

Measures of Success

• Complete tax returns and projects in a timely fashion as determined by the client and the firm.
• Improvement in knowledge and abilities.