Kerkering Barberio · 5 hours ago
Senior Tax Accountant
Kerkering Barberio is a company that provides accounting and tax services, and they are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant. The role involves performing a broad range of accounting and tax assignments, supervising lower-level personnel, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of work while meeting client deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Performs a broad range of accounting and tax assignments, and assumes responsibility of engagements, so that direct participation of Supervisors, Managers and Shareholders is kept to a minimum
Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards
Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines
Participates in planning and scheduling client accounting and tax engagements
Directs, instructs, and trains Staff and In-Charge accountants, where applicable
Prepares personal tax returns, including those that are more complex
Prepares business tax returns, including those that are more complex
Follows review notes, makes corrections as requested, and minimizes future incidents of corrections
May review and correct tax returns and financial statements as prepared by fellow staff members
Follows up on post-April 15th work required such as NOL carrybacks, amended returns, etc
Joins in the development of tax planning ideas with Supervisor, Manager or Shareholder in charge of engagement
Prepares routine correspondence, as requested, to clients and regulatory agencies for approval and signature of Manager or Shareholder
Communicates with client and team members, as requested, in an efficient and professional manner
Drafts accountant reports and financial statements, including notes and disclosures when appropriate, in accordance with professional standards
Conducts research as needed
Develops an understanding of and adheres to Firm policies and procedures including (as appropriate) Firm’s Quality Control document
Assumes primary responsibility (under supervision) for engagements
Pursues continuing professional education and upgrading of accounting skills, including attending CPE, reading national, professional, and local business journals and publications, staying familiar with pronouncements from the IRS, Congress, the AICPA, etc. Maintains knowledge of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct (as appropriate for the position)
Participates in local civic, charitable, business, and other organizations
Achieves at least minimum annual productivity budget for chargeable hours, chargeable percent, and realization
Begins focusing on practice development by setting personal referral source related goals
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with computer tax programs, spreadsheets, and word processing
Demonstrates sound critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills
Current knowledge of accounting principles and federal, state, and local tax regulations
Displays the self-motivation to ask for and successfully complete the types of assignments and special projects that will further increase technical skills, especially if required for a specific area of expertise
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Conducts themselves with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Bachelor's in accounting or related field
3 years progressive experience in public accounting
Preferred
CPA preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Donation matching
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance