Tax Senior (Athletes and Entertainers)

We are seeking experienced tax preparers to assist in our rapidly expanding Athletes and Entertainers practice area. This position will be responsible for preparing, organizing and coordinating clients’ tax data for the accurate, timely completion of complex individual income tax returns with multi-state filing requirements. In addition, the right person will handle ongoing tax planning and other financial issues that arise through-out the year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Review tax information submitted by client for completeness; meet/call clients with questions
• Possess knowledge of tax regulations in order to answer clients’ questions
• Prepare complex individual multi-state income tax returns and related corporate, partnership, trust and S-corporation tax returns as needed
• Prepare personal tax projections
• Respond to tax notices
• Perform tax research projects
• Work with confidential client matters
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 2 years of tax experience
• Hold current CPA license or has passed parts of the CPA exam
• Experience preparing complex individual income tax returns with multi-state and local issues required
• Experience working with athletes and entertainers preferred

SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in particular Excel and Word
• Proficiency with Axcess and GoSystem preferred
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and analyzing problems logically and comprehensively, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner
• Ability to interface with a variety of management levels

BENEFITS:

• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model
• Dress for your day attire (jeans in the office and appropriate attire at clients)
• Tuition reimbursement on degrees of Masters in Accounting and Masters in Taxation
• Reimbursement for the CPA exam
• Discounted gym membership
• Payment of CPE and professional membership costs
• Mentoring and Leadership Development Programs
• Fun firm sponsored social events
• Generous paid time off and holiday time
• 15% referral fee for bringing in new clients
• Competitive compensation package and a broad range of insurance programs