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Senior Tax Manager/ Tax Director

, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06851


*Senior Tax Manager – CPA Firm*

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

We are currently hiring a full-time senior tax manager or tax director to become a long-term key player in our growing public accounting firm located in Norwalk CT. Since 1984 our firm has taken great care to attract and retain quality and diverse clients including closely held companies, high net worth individuals, estates, trusts and non-profits.

An ideal position for an experienced CPA with a minimum of 7+ years of experience, this position has partnership opportunity along with other personal and professional advancement. The candidate must have expert understanding of tax and accounting and be able to accurately see a set of books and it's corresponding tax return through from start to finish with no supervision. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and signing returns prepared by other firm staff members, interacting with clients, preparing returns for review by partners and providing assistance to other accountants.

We offer generous and competitive salary (plus bonuses for efficiency and extra hours worked during busy seasons). Other perquisites include summer hours/ flex time, paid time off, vacation, retirement plans and health insurance benefits.

*Primary Responsibilities:** Prepare, review and sign off on federal and state tax returns and tax projections for closely held businesses, individuals, partnerships, estates, trusts and non-profits* Gather information from clients in order to accurately prepare tax returns* Interact with clients to build relationships and rapport, obtain information and deliver results, advice and solutions* Preparation of workpapers and adjusting entries for either financial statement or tax return preparation* Prepare quarterly payroll tax, sales tax and various other filings as needed* Correspond and communicate with taxing authorities as needed (IRS and states)* Research tax issues and communicate findings effectively* Assist in various consulting, forensic and business valuation engagements* Assist with training and managing staff

*Position requirements:** CPA and 7+ years experience required* Bachelors degree in accounting or tax* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to follow processes* Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel is required and familiarity with UltraTax tax preparation software is a plus* Flexible schedule (possibly work from home 1-2x/ wk) tbd

The posted salary range for this position ranges from $130,000 - $165,000 per year, but could exceed that depending on qualifications, education, experience and certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Work from homeSchedule:* Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:* Norwalk, CT 06851: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:* recent individual and business tax preparation and review: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:* CPA license (Required)

Work Location: In person