Senior Tax Accountant
Trader, Orton & Spangler, PLLC · Bountiful, UT · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
We’re seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support a range of tax engagements for individuals and closely held businesses, with a strong focus on S-Corporations and Partnerships. This role is hands-on, preparing and reviewing returns of varying complexity while assisting clients maintain accurate books and records in QuickBooks. You’ll work directly with clients to gather information, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality, timely filings, with exposure to tax planning and compliance across multiple engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare simple and complex tax returns, including but not limited to Individual, partnership, S-Corp, and trust returns with minimal to no supervision.
- General accounting, bookkeeping, and cleaning client’s books utilizing QuickBooks.
- Collaborate with leadership in coordinating large client engagements, identifying problems and providing solutions.
- Assist with tax planning, tax compliance, and onboarding of new clients while maintaining quality client relationships.
- Identify opportunities to attract new clients and market the company's services and products and facilitate expansion of business with existing clients.
- Support managers in coordinating client workflow and driving tax engagements through to timely, accurate completion, including tracking deadlines, managing deliverables, and resolving issues proactively
- Mentor and support junior tax staff by reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and assisting with day-to-day questions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and development
Required Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred (or relevant years of experience)
- Master’s Degree in Accounting or Tax (preferred)
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local tax codes and regulations
- 4+ years of experience with individual, partnership, trust, and s-corp returns
- Excellent interpersonal skills in working with existing staff and clients
- A CPA license or are CPA eligible (Preferred)