Sponsel CPA Group
Tax Senior Accountant
Job Duties : The ideal candidate must be able to successfully perform the following duties :
- Maintain required level of technical knowledge.
- Prepare tax projections and estimated federal and state income tax payments.
- Prepare work papers for various book to tax differences.
- Perform year-end accrual calculations and prepare the tax provision.
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns; including multistate tax preparation.
- Prepare personal property tax returns.
- Prepare other various tax filings: Annual reports, Intangible Tax, Sales and Use Tax.
- Research projects.
- Assist in federal and state audits.
- Maintain our tax preparation system.
- Keep abreast of current developments in the tax area.
- Other tax projects as they arise.
- Identify and assist managers in the resolution of complex client matters.
- Relationship building with clients and community contacts to contribute to business development of the firm.
- Train and mentor staff accountants.
- Prepare performance reviews.
- Assist managers and partners with various other projects.
Skills Preferred :
- Analytical: collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
- Problem Solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
- Technical skills: assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
- Judgment: displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making; makes timely decisions.
- Professionalism: approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Dependability: follows instructions; responds to management; takes responsibility; keeps commitments; works long hours when necessary; completes tasks or notifies of alternative plans.
- Quality: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve; applies feedback; monitors own work for quality.
- Initiative: volunteers; seeks responsibilities; takes independent actions; looks for opportunities; asks for and offers help.
Job Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Two to five years recent public accounting experience
- CPA Preferred (or enough hours to sit for the CPA exam)
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials and regulations
- Strong knowledge of ProSystem fx Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with deadlines