Senior Accountant Public Accounting

Job DescriptionJob Description We are a small CPA firm in the Hoover, Alabama area searching for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team. With our small environment you will get more flexibility with the ability to gain valuable knowledge to further your career. Responsibilities Prepare tax returns involving complex issues and with a focus on returns dealing with individuals, partnerships, corporations, pass through entities, estates, including multi state taxation Review less complex individual and business tax returns Prepare tax projections and other tax planning strategies Respond to tax notices Develop business by expanding existing relationships with clients, maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizations Support training of staff accountants Research increasingly complex tax issues using internet research services Delegates work to staff according to their experience and capabilities in conformance with the planning documents Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients Use research services to increase technical knowledge and provide valuable services to clients Requirements BA or BS in Accounting 3 to 5 years of public accounting experience in a tax environment, with a concentrated focus on complicated individual and corporate returns, including multi state taxation preferred Strong skills in research and writing required CPA preferred Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems Experience with various entity types Experience multi-state taxation is preferred Thorough working knowledge of

MS Office:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required Proficient verbal and written English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively required Professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment required Must have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills Potential fast track to partnership