Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description
Our client is a highly reputable and growing CPA firm located in Woodbury, on Long Island, NY.
Candidates Must be local to the position in Long Island. Only candidates from Long Island will be considered. NO NYC, NJ, or CT please.
Due to growth, they are currently looking for a full-time Senior Tax Accountant responsible for performing tax and accounting work as assigned.
Required:
3 to 5+ years of public accounting experience leading multiple engagements
CPA preferred/required with diversified tax background
Financial Assurance / Audit work experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of CCH Axcess Tax, Engagement and QuickBooks
Team player with leadership and staff development skills
Effective communicator with problem solving and analytical abilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Responsibilities:
Manage multiple engagements to meet client deliverables
Work collaboratively with all levels of staff on client engagements
Review complex and multi-state corporate, partnership, fiduciary and individual income tax returns
Tax preparation responsibility for the more complex tax returns, as needed
1040's, 1041's, 1120's, 1065's
Understanding of Estate and Trusts
Financial planning for high-net-worth individuals (estates, gifting, & IRA)
Manage resolving tax notices and examinations with government agencies
Perform tax research and training on various related topics
Year-end tax projections/strategies for quarterly estimates & tax planning
Oversee and manage workflow and client relationships
Supervise staff accountants on multiple engagements simultaneously, and evaluate their progress
Train and mentor staff accountants
Provide educational client-focused communications and webinars, as needed
Possess strong technical taxation skills and the ability to form strong client relationships
Qualifications