Tax Accountant
A well established public accounting firm just north of Boston is seeking to add an experienced public accounting tax professional to its team. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years of public accounting experience, preferably from a smaller to a medium sized firm, with a demonstrated expertise in taxation for closely held businesses, non-profits and high net worth clients. A candidate with local business contacts - book of business - will be seriously considered, and compensated appropriately. The firm has a nice mix of clients, and the firm operates very closely with their client base to optimize financial performance, along with minimizing its tax obligations. A CPA, MST and/or LLM will be desired attributes in a candidate's background. The firm will offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package. The firm has a manageable busy season schedule, which is balanced by an employee friendly schedule for the remainder of the year.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare partnership corporate, individual and fiduciary income tax returns;
• Prepare projections for year-end tax strategies;
• Perform tax research and prepare written summary of findings;
• Participate in in-house continuing professional education training;
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices;
• Work as part of an integrated team;
• Prepare and organize tax files;
• Excellent analytical, research, interpersonal, written and oral communications skills necessary;
• Ability to effectively present information, listen and respond to questions from clients and other team members;
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, required; Proficiency with ProSystem FX or similar tax software, a plus.
- Location: North Shore
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