Senior Tax Specialist

About the role

BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to join our Construction, Hospitality, Professional Services, Renewables, and Real Estate Practice Group (CHPRRG). This role will be based in our Waltham, MA or Hamden, CT office and involves preparing and reviewing tax returns, tax planning projections, and tax research for clients. Travel expectations are minimal, up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and non-consolidated C-corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, and fiduciary returns.
• Prepare complex U.S. and state individual income and gift tax returns.
• Prepare tax planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liability.
• Manage and monitor client deliverables and due dates.
• Conduct tax research and prepare memoranda outlining findings and conclusions.
• Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices; communicate with IRS and clients in connection with audits, inquiries, and tax notices.
• Delegate projects to staff that can handle them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed.
• Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding various tax matters.
• Assist with employee training for new hires and ongoing employee training.
• Engage in consulting and special projects as requested by Management and Clients.

Requirements

• 4 or more years of recent public accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Business, or a related field.
• Highly evolved analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Advanced computer and tax software proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple client engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

The base salary range targeted for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on factors such as company and personal performance. The salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. Final salary will be based on experience, education, qualifications, and other relevant business considerations.

Benefits

Eligible employees have access to benefits that support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit the BerryDunn website for a complete list of benefits and a look into the company culture.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is a professional services firm providing tax, advisory, consulting, and attest services. Since 1974, the firm has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies solve challenges across the U.S. and its territories. BerryDunn is client-centered and people-first, with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of its people, clients, and communities.