Senior Tax Associate

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services and make recommendations to clients on innovative business tax planning and compliance services in a timely and effective manner.
• Review tax returns from associates and interns and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
• Affiliate with Manager in running client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget.
• Ensure complete client satisfaction through open communication, managing, meeting deadlines and proactively sharing tax saving strategies.
• Work closely with Partners, Senior Managers, Managers and Staff on client management, professional development and business development activities.
• Resolve minor issues directly with the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Assist with resolving more complex issues with IRS and other tax authorities.
• Participate in client meetings. May lead client meetings with smaller clients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on tax projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.
• Attend professional development and continuing education sessions on a regular basis.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a major in accounting.
• Masters in Taxation or LLM in Taxation a plus.
• Strong technical skills pertaining to tax preparation and review, tax compliance, agency correspondence and tax research.
• Experience in tax provisions a plus.
• Ability to problem-solve and think both creatively and logically.
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills fostering client and staff relationships.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to attract and develop profitable, sustainable client relationships.
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Health, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Time Off
• FSA & HSA Employee Assistant Programs
• 401(k) Matching
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental Leave
• Modernized Incentives and Equity Participation

KSDT is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and workplace culture. KSDT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy-related conditions, and religious beliefs, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications of the position. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.