Tax Senior - Public Accounting!

About the role

We are seeking a Tax Senior to join our client's dynamic tax practice and play a key role in serving sophisticated corporate and partnership clients with domestic and international tax needs. If you're pursuing your CPA or EA and looking for exposure to international tax, tax consulting, planning, compliance, and due diligence projects, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career alongside experienced Managers and Partners.

What You'll Do

As a Tax Senior, you'll take ownership of complex tax engagements while mentoring entry level staff and serving as a trusted resource for clients and team members.

• Review tax return data input and identify, analyze, and resolve technical tax issues
• Prepare and review complex tax returns, including: Corporate Income Tax Returns (Forms 1120, 1120F, and 1120S), Partnership Tax Returns (Form 1065), International Information Returns (Forms 5471 and 5472), and Withholding Tax Returns (Form 1042)
• Conduct tax research and provide practical solutions to complex tax matters
• Assist with tax planning strategies for corporate and partnership clients
• Prepare supporting workpapers and documentation for tax engagements
• Respond to IRS and state taxing authority notices and inquiries
• Participate in tax audits, tax due diligence, and special consulting projects
• Draft tax memoranda and communicate findings to management and clients
• Train, mentor, and develop entry level tax professionals
• Build strong client relationships while collaborating with Associates, Seniors, Managers, and Partners
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation is a plus
• Actively pursuing CPA and/or EA designation
• Minimum 3+ years of public accounting tax experience and at least 1 year operating at a Senior Tax Associate level or equivalent
• Experience with corporate and partnership taxation

Preferred Technical Expertise

• International Tax Compliance: Forms 5471 and 5472, foreign-owned U.S. entities, cross-border tax reporting requirements
• Corporate Taxation: Forms 1120, 1120F, and 1120S, multi-state tax compliance, corporate tax planning and consulting
• Partnership Taxation: Form 1065 preparation and review, partnership allocations and reporting
• Technical Tax Research: Tax research platforms, tax memorandum preparation, interpretation of federal tax regulations
• Transaction Advisory: Tax due diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions tax projects, tax audit support

Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding client service mindset
• Excellent project management and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and engagements
• Strong technical tax knowledge and research capabilities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Professional presence and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak tax seasons and travel to client locations as needed

Why Join Us

• Exposure to complex international tax matters
• Direct interaction with clients and firm leadership
• Career advancement opportunities
• Mentoring and professional development
• Diverse client portfolio across multiple industries
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to work on consulting, compliance, planning, due diligence, and special projects