Using your knowledge of local, state and federal tax laws, you will need to prepare the client’s tax documents. You will need to research and implement new strategies based on changes within the law.
Senior Tax Accountant Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare Business & Individual tax returns, extensions, and review returns,
- Prepare tax projection, including quarterly payments
- Recommend new strategies based on new taxation laws on the local, state or federal level
- Prepare, consolidate and review provision schedules
- Review and interpret changes in the laws
- Streamline procedures and offer recommendations on how the tax filing process can run more efficiently
Senior Tax Accountant Skills and Qualifications
- CPA, MST, or MBA
- Bachelor’s in finance, accounting or business
- 15 + years of experience working as a tax accountant
- Familiarity with complex tax issues
- Ability to interpret legal documents
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of general ledger systems – QuickBooks desktop and Online
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed
Preparation of individual and business tax returns, review and update of QuickBooks and other accounting files, tax planning and projection of tax liabilities using tax software and excel, manage sales tax & nexus research
