Senior Associate (Tax) Public Accounting

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country. The industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing and professional service firms.Tax Sr. Associates are responsible for (but not limited to):· Performs technical tax review and governmental tax examinations as deemed by Manager and Senior Manager· Preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns and information filings· Acts Acting as a resource for tax associates and Business Assurance team members on specific tax issues and/or questions· Ensuring all federal and state income tax returns are prepared timely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws· Possess a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters· Communicate Communicating effectively with clients and meets meeting critical deadlines· Participates Participating actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts· Assists the Business Assurance (Audit) Department with larger clients when deemed necessaryRequirements:The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:· 2 – 4 years’ experience preparing corporate, partnership, and individual, and fiduciary income tax returns in a public accounting firm· Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers· Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required, with a master’s degree in taxation preferred· Current CPA license highly preferred· Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products· Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax or other tax automation / workflow software is a pluspreferred· Client service oriented· Team player· Creative problem-solving skills· Independent· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills