Tax Senior – Private Client Services Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Tax Senior – Private Client Services

Department:

Tax

Location:

Portland, ME
About Us
Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNN’s culture champions career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.
About the Position
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with immense positivity, incredible talent, and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you. The responsibilities of this Tax Senior position include working directly with other BNN tax professionals, our clients, and other advisors to prepare federal and state individual income tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, gift tax returns, and estate tax returns. You will also utilize tax research tools to help determine the proper tax treatment of a variety of client transactions.
Competencies and Position Requirements
Knowledge of tax preparation at both the federal and state(s) levels, including but not limited to returns of individuals, trusts, and estates
Keeps current with new tax and tax law developments
Strong research skills to assist in resolving tax issues and conflicts
Strong organizational skill and attention to detail
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
Write effectively and professionally in work paper documentation, emails, and other formats
Dedicated to superior client service
Displays professionalism, dependability, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude
Responds to client requests, including phone calls and emails, in a timely and appropriate manner
Demonstrates maturity, integrity, honesty, openness, and tact in dealing with others
Develops a rapport with client personnel and the firm engagement team
Maintains an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Education and Experience
3+ years relevant experience in taxation with a public accounting firm
CPA or JD
MST or LLM in taxation is a plus
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Work Environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
Hybrid work option
Supportive and collaborative culture
BNN strongly believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. We support this through a variety of benefits, including:
20 days paid time off, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
6-week paid parental leave
Health, Dental, Pet, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
401(k) Plan with company match
Profit Sharing Plan
Business-casual office environment
Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.