Tax Senior Accountant, Business Tax Services
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Overview
Job Description
WhatYou’llDo
Are you a skilled tax professional ready to take your expertise to the next level with closely held businesses and private equity portfolio companies? At Cohen & Co, we prioritize a people-first culture and professional growth, giving you the opportunity to work directly with clients on meaningful, high-impact engagements.
As aTax Senior Accountanton ourBusiness Tax Servicesteam, you will provide strategic tax services to operating businesses owned by private equity firms or closely held owners, managing C-Corps, S-Corps, and Partnerships with precision and compliance. This role offers exposure to complex client structures, the chance to provide strategic insights, and the opportunity to grow your career within a collaborative, learning-focused environment where your contributions truly make an impact.
Tax Strategy & Compliance
Prepare, review, and file federal, state, and local tax returns for closely held businesses and/orprivate equity portfolio companies (C-Corps, S-Corps,andPartnerships).
Conduct technical research and provide guidance on complex tax matters affecting client operations and investments.
Identifyopportunities for tax efficiencies, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
Stay current on evolving tax regulations and industry best practices to ensure clients receiveaccurate, compliant, and strategic advice.
Client Experience
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering proactive solutions and strategic insights that support business goals.
Communicate complex tax matters clearly and confidently to clients, translating technical information into actionable guidance.
Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships.
Manage timelines, deliverables, and client expectations to ensure high-quality service and satisfaction.
Team Leadership
Coach, mentor, and develop staff to enhance technical skills, client service capabilities, and career growth.
Oversee workflow, staffing, and engagement planning to ensuretimelyandaccuratedelivery of work products.
Contribute to the professional growth and development of the team by sharing knowledge, providing feedback, and modeling excellence.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and professionalism across engagements in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Who You Are
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accountingor related field.
CPA license or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
Experience preparing federal, state, and local tax returns for closely held businessesand/orprivate equity portfolio companies.
Strong understanding of business tax structures, C-Corps,S-Corps,and Partnerships.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel andtax software; comfort adoptingnew technologytools.
Preferred Experience
Experience with personal tax compliance (1040s).
Exposure tomulti-state tax planning and compliance.
Experience mentoring or leading staff.
Who We Are
#LifeatCohen
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At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:
- Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
- Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
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*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.
Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.
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