Tax Senior

About the firm

Kaufman Rossin is one of the top accounting firms in the country, built on a "people first" foundation. As a privately owned, independent public accounting firm, we are not beholden to outside investors or private equity, allowing us to prioritize long-term client relationships, objectivity, and strategic decisions that benefit our people and clients. Our structure fosters agility, entrepreneurial thinking, and a collaborative culture where leadership is accessible and innovation is encouraged. Celebrated as the Best Place to Work in South Florida over a dozen times, Kaufman Rossin has grown to over 700 employees with offices spanning the tri-county area, including sister entities Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, private equity funds, etc.
• First-level review of returns prepared by interns and lower-level staff.
• Proactively assist Managers with interacting with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related issues, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Manage engagement budgets effectively.
• Assist in training and mentoring interns and staff.
• Resolve minor issues directly with the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Dedicate time to professional development and business development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting required.
• Master's in Taxation or working toward completion, required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of all tax provisions.
• At least 3 years of recent experience in public accounting with strong tax preparation skills (1040s, 1065s, 1120, 1120s).

Skills

• Team player with a commitment to high-quality, detailed work.
• Self-starter with the ability to deal with multiple priorities.
• Ability to deal with clients and a good "executive presence."
• Proficiency in ProSystems, Excel, and a paperless environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Kaufman Rossin is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our firm and clients. We embrace authenticity and encourage understanding, acceptance, and celebration among all people, including differences in lifestyle, education, experience, race, ethnicity, age, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.