Tax Senior - Public Accounting
Southwest Accounting ResourcesPhoenix, Arizona
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
CPA firm in downtown Phoenix is seeking a detail-oriented tax professional to join their team. Tax seniors are advanced level staff educated and experienced in accounting, financial statement preparation, tax preparation, and tax law. They perform with minimal supervision, providing exceptional client service and helping advance the firm’s continued growth.
Responsibilities:
- Secure and manage necessary client information and documentation
- Complete, review, and file federal and state corporate, individual, and trust tax returns, including multi-state
- Ensure compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
- Conduct extensive tax research for businesses and individuals
- Stay current on tax changes and provide updates to clients and personnel
- Apply foundational knowledge to understand and address potential tax issues
- Identify meaningful trends or patterns in interactions, situations, and technical data that suggest potential problems or solutions
- Prepare internal memorandum, written correspondence, and other documents for submission to the IRS or various state agencies
- Comprehend the operations, processes, and other aspects of clients’ businesses and industries, including significant accounting and tax issues
- Ensure clients’ needs and timetables are clearly understood and met
- Be knowledgeable of the firm’s wide-range of services available to clients and identify cross-selling opportunities
- Generate new business opportunities while effectively managing personal workload
- Work overtime throughout the year, particularly preceding and during months with tax deadlines
- Lead staff training, perform staff reviews, and evaluate staff work product
- Attend trainings on technical issues and tax law updates
- Help grow the firm, practice areas, and industry teams
- Interact with clients, referral partners, and other professionals
- Supervise staff and manage workflows
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in accounting or other relevant field required
- Master’s in taxation preferred; Master’s in accounting beneficial
- 3+ years public accounting experience with a concentration in small business and individual taxation
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient with:
- Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Tax research databases, including BNA and RIA
- Tax compliance process software, including GoFileRoom, Ultra Tax, Fixed Assets, and other related products
Excellent skills regarding:
- Delegating work, when appropriate
- Analytics, research, and critical thinking
- Project management and client service
- Leadership and coaching
- Written and oral communication
- Work ethic and professionalism
- Attention to detail
Additional desired skills:
- Adept at recognizing issues and resolving problems quickly and effectively
- Self-starter with high energy and positive attitude who is able to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Team-oriented and works well in a collaborative environment
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FAQs About Tax Senior - Public Accounting Jobs at Southwest Accounting Resources
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This job at Southwest Accounting Resources is located in Phoenix, Arizona, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Southwest Accounting Resources?
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What employment applies to this position at Southwest Accounting Resources?
Southwest Accounting Resources lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Southwest Accounting Resources?
Southwest Accounting Resources is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Southwest Accounting Resources for this role?
Southwest Accounting Resources offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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