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POSITION: Tax Senior Accountant - Tampa STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

SUMMARY
Performs complex tax duties on a regular basis as well as trains and develops staff accountants.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Review of complex federal corporate (C and S) and multi-state tax returns, and intermediate level partnership returns.
• Review of all levels of individual returns.
• Review workpapers of staff and prepare and follow up on review notes.
• Review of tax line coding.
• Identify book/tax differences.
• Review tax provision.
• Research technical issues using online tools.
• Resolve minor issues directly with the IRS and other tax authorities. Assist with resolving more complex issues with IRS and other tax authorities.
• Assist in planning, budgeting, and billing engagements.
• Participate in client meetings. May lead client meetings with smaller clients.
• Participate in the tax planning process by reviewing planning projects completed by staff. Identify additional planning opportunities and prepare more complex projections.
• Understand and apply policies from tax quality control documents.
• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop Tax Staff.
• Dedication to development and enhancement of team environment.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task).
• Superior client service focus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years experience in public accounting with at least one year of review experience.
• Technical Skills
• Industry Experience
• Progress toward completion of CPA exam.
• Proficiency with personal computers including spreadsheet software programs. Experience with ProSystem fx, CCH, RIA, and/or Engagement is a plus.

EDUCATION and LICENSES

• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred.
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license.