Tax Senior (High-Net-Worth)
Robert Half · Reston, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
A well-established wealth management and advisory organization is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant or Experienced Tax Preparer to support its growing tax practice serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, executives, endowments, and complex personal planning clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys both hands-on return preparation and high-level tax research, while working closely with financial planners in a collaborative, client-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review individual and trust income tax returns
- Support tax planning efforts for high-net-worth clients
- Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments
- Research tax laws, IRS guidance, and return positions
- Assist with responses to tax notices and examinations
- Partner with financial planners on tax projections and planning strategies
- Contribute to the tax portion of comprehensive personal financial plans
- Help train and support seasonal tax preparers
- Prepare educational materials on new tax legislation, planning concepts, and practice developments
- Assist with special tax and planning projects as needed
Requirements
- CPA or CPA candidate
- Strong experience preparing and/or reviewing high-net-worth individual returns
- Background working with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and complex personal tax situations
- Ability to interpret and apply tax law with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Adobe PDF
- Experience with BNA Income Tax Planner preferred
- Familiarity with ProSystem fx or CCH Axcess preferred
- Experience with multi-state tax, foreign income and asset reporting, pass-through entities, and sole proprietorships is a plus
- Comfortable working in a paperless environment
Benefits
Strong benefits package, 401(k), competitive compensation, and a supportive culture.
Schedule
Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week.