Tax Senior Associate Position Available In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The Senior Associate is responsible for reviewing tax returns and completed working papers for assigned clients. They work closely with team members on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Senior Associates act as strategic consultants by providing advice and helping organizations and individuals understand various tax implications. Senior Associates provide exceptional client service as a trusted business advisor. Success Factors Responsibilities Identify and address client needs: build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicate value propositions; manage resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections; and prepare and/or coordinate complex written and verbal materials Demonstrate success and lead as tax technical business advisor, including developing new relationships, making introductions to sell new services and doing so with a “One Firm” service mindset Grow networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage from Work as part of a team reviewing tax strategies, ensuring tax compliance and increasing post tax profits to achieve the best corporate and individual tax practices for our clients Coordinate tax related projects and review prepared tax returns, working with a variety of entities such as corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts and non-profits across various industries Review data input and resolve technical tax issues; respond to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities Provide guidance to Tax Interns and Associates in the scanning and preparation of tax returns; make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy, efficiency and tax saving opportunities Prepare tax returns for more complex income tax clients and interact closely with clients regarding compliance and consulting matters Answer client calls and emails in a timely manner and with a solution-oriented approach Ensure client deliverables are completed within expectations Identify and introduce other firm services based on client needs and discovered opportunities Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues Participate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop technical expertise; apply learned concepts Collaborate with leader to identify opportunities for efficiencies and proactive engagement management People Management/Relationships Take initiative to be a team player (proactively seek opportunities to help others) Treat everyone with respect Develop loyalty and trust within the team Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions Business Growth (if applicable) Possesses an understanding of RKL’s business (service lines, competitors) and client service capabilities and the impact of technology upon the firm’s growth and success Qualification To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Skills Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail Enthusiastic team player with ability to create and sustain effective teams Experience of coaching and developing more junior team members Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus Strong analytical and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities Understanding of general accounting and tax principles and willingness to learn, drive for self-improvement Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; graduating students should have 150 credit hours and a GPA of 3.0 or above Successful progress towards CPA licensure, if not already obtained 2+ years’ experience tax preparation and/or consulting experience preferred Prior experience in supervising staff and leading projects required Essential Functions Regularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hear Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed Ability to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be required This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned

Salary Range:

$75,000 – $85,000 What makes RKL a dynamic professional services leader and an employer of choice in Pennsylvania? A focus on people, whether that’s earning the trust and respect of our clients, growing as people and professionals, serving our communities or forming bonds with colleagues. Our people are the best of us and they fuel RKL’s continued growth and success. Fostering a workplace culture that fulfills our team members both personally and professionally is central to the RKL mission. That’s why we offer robust learning and development, diverse career paths and experiences, abundant community service opportunities and social, team-building activities.

Benefits You’ll Receive:

RKL promotes a recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles, including but not limited to medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses and short-term/long-term disability. You’ll also receive competitive paid time off to pursue your interests or rest and recharge, and a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing to invest in your future. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. It is RKL’s policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our HR team at 717.394.5666 or careers@rklcpa.com if you are interested in applying and need assistance to submit your application, or if you are interested in a position and believe you may require a reasonable accommodation in order for you to perform its essential functions.