Senior Tax Accountant

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Tax Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex tax planning and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while optimizing financial strategies. Your expertise will drive accurate tax reporting, support mergers and acquisitions, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional eager to make a significant impact through technical accounting excellence and strategic tax insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns with precision, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead tax planning efforts, including estate planning, to optimize tax liabilities and support long-term financial goals.
• Conduct detailed analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, to identify tax implications and opportunities for savings.
• Manage complex accounting processes such as double entry bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate on mergers & acquisitions by performing due diligence, valuation analysis, and post-deal integration from a tax perspective.
• Oversee audit procedures related to tax filings, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Utilize various accounting software tools such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, and other financial software to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Support financial report writing and interpretation to provide clear insights into financial concepts like GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory standards.
• Assist in budgeting, financial analysis, and asset management activities to optimize resource allocation across departments.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all tax-related transactions, account reconciliations, and audit trails for transparency and compliance.

Experience

• Proven experience in public accounting or corporate finance with a focus on tax accounting or related fields.
• Extensive knowledge of tax experience including estate planning, wills & trusts law, securities law, non-profit accounting, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts such as GAAP, debits & credits, financial statement preparation, and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in accounting software platforms like QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar tools for bookkeeping and financial management.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance procedures along with auditing practices related to financial services or private equity environments.
• Experience working on mergers & acquisitions projects with a focus on tax implications and integration strategies.
• Ability to interpret complex financial reports accurately while providing actionable insights through financial report writing.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with attention to detail in account reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation tasks.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, accounts payable management, budgeting processes, and asset management principles. Join us if you’re ready to leverage your technical accounting expertise in a vibrant environment that values innovation and strategic thinking!

Pay: $84,216.94 - $101,422.55 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training

Work Location: In person