Commonwealth Staffing is recruiting for a Senior Tax Accountant for a CPA firm in Virginia Beach, VA. This position requires strong technical and communication skills to coordinate with staff, managers and clients to ensure timely, quality delivery of both simple and complex tax projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong tax background and be able to prepare and / or review simple to complex tax returns of a large variety. There is tremendous room for advancement for the right person.
Compensation and Benefits :
- $70,000 - $125,000 in base compensation per year, commensurate with experience
- BYOB : Build Your Own Bonus program based on all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. Bonus is available to be paid in flexible combination of salary supplement or in additional paid time-off
- 401k plan with aggressive match
- Profit Sharing plan paid out 50% bonus / 50% contribution to 401k, 3 times per year.
- Paid-time off accrual, increasing with years of service.
- Strong benefits for health, dental vision, long and short-term disability.
- Paid vacation days.
- Paid continuing education.
- Paid professional dues.
- Flexible work schedule.
Position Duties :
Oversee and perform as necessary tax compliance activities for individuals and businesses, including :
Prepare and / or Review Federal and State income tax returnsTax planning and projectionsTax research, resolution and correspondenceManage client information requests and deliverablesEnsure accurate, timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returnsEnsure quality standards are maintainedProvide support on special tax projects and initiativesCollaborate with staff, clients and managementAssist with Firm Initiatives as necessaryPosition Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting3 - 8+ years of relevant work experience in public accountingAcquired or working toward CPA or EA.Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesKnowledge of federal and state tax regulationsProficiency in UltraTax or other tax software, QuickBooks and other accounting softwareStrong computer skills with knowledge and skills in a wide variety of applications, Thomson Reuters software experience a plusGood interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsResearch orientated with problem-solving skillsSuperior attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical and planning skillsPositive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with team in various levelsFlexible in dealing with change with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment