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Distinct Recruitment
Senior Tax Associate
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What they do
A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$70,925 / year median in Indiana
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Experienced Senior Tax Associate to Manager Fort Wayne, IN | Hybrid If you've reached the point where preparing returns isn't enough on its own, this could be the next step. This is the kind of role where you'll still stay hands on technically, but you'll also have more influence. More input into tax planning. More ownership of client relationships. More opportunity to mentor junior staff. It's a chance to become a trusted adviser rather than simply the person preparing the return. This independent is looking for someone with 5+ years of recent public accounting experience to join their growing tax team. They're open to experienced Senior Tax Associates through to Tax Managers who enjoy working closely with clients and want to keep developing their technical skills. You'll work with a broad mix of closely held businesses and High Net Worth individuals, giving you plenty of variety across partnerships, S Corporations, corporations and individual tax work. Alongside preparing and reviewing returns, you'll also: Spot tax planning opportunities that create real value for clients Tackle more technical tax issues and help clients make informed decisions Build long term relationships with clients throughout the year, not just during filing season Support and mentor junior members of the team as they develop Stay close to changes in tax legislation and help share knowledge across the team This isn't a huge corporate firm where you're several layers away from decision makers. It's an independent CPA firm where people know each other, Partners are approachable and good work doesn't go unnoticed.