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Job of the Day – Tax Senior (CPA)

Position: Direct Hire Tax Senior (CPA)

Location: Amherst, NY

Compensation: $60,000-70,000 annually DOE

Hours: Flexible schedule

Responsibilities:

Project manage one or more client assignments simultaneously, ensuring overall success of each project
Identify client’s needs/opportunities in order to sell/cross-sell products or services
Establish work schedules through effective use of project management techniques
Draft client reports
Manage the implementation of solutions for clients
Assist with the development of training programs and act as instructor in professional development programs
Mentor and develop the technical and professional skills of tax staff
Evaluate and maintain tax return preparation software and management of tax intern’s training and monitoring work assignments
Assign the team’s work to ensure quality, thoroughness, and completion of assignment tasks within agreed time frames
Identify opportunities to improve assignment profitability and identify any risk management issues
Develop personal marketing plan/programs
Collaborate with clients and internal CPAs

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

Bachelor Degree + CPA License REQ!!
3-4 years of relevant experience
Recent experience in public accounting
Strong project management, creative problem solving, and leadership skills required
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills required
Must be a positive team player who is comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Must have a working knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas
Must have a general understanding of market trends
Must feel comfortable generating leads, making contacts and securing clients

Benefits: