A leading accounting firm is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Tax Accountant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a flexible hybrid work schedule. There is the option to work in either Manhattan, Long Island, or Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Prepare sales tax, federal, and state income tax returns for individuals and corporations
• Perform complex tax research and prepare research memoranda, written correspondence, and guidance documents for submission to the IRS or other tax authorities
• Prepare tax planning and estimates, becoming involved in planning for more complex clients
• Analyze IRS notices and draft responses
• Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all partners and staff members

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of experience in accounting
• Experience working in a CPA firm
• Proficiency with forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, and 1065, and schedules A-E
• Experience with corporate tax, payroll tax, sales tax, personal tax, K-1s, business, C-Corp, and S-Corp
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Excel, QuickBooks, and Lacerte
• Ability to sign off on documents with no issues

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Sarah Khan