Sponsel CPA Group is hiring: Tax Senior Accountant in Washington

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 in an effort 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 decision; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Initiative Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

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 general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Strong knowledge of ProSystem fx Suite and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with many time constraints and deadlines