HYBRID Senior Tax Accountant
Grossberg Company LLP
- North Bethesda, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Trace procedures from origin of transaction through initial recording to final disposition in the accounts (flow charting)
- Prepare workpaper schedules analyzing activity in virtually all general ledger accounts and apply procedures as required by the type of engagement to the data included on the workpaper
- Apply inquiry and analytical procedures to financial data and evaluate the reasonableness of a client’s explanations for variances arising in connection with performing such work
- Assess the reasonableness of estimates used by the client in recording transactions
- Review internal controls and document the understanding in the form of a memorandum, flow chart, checklist or combination thereof
- Classify accounts for financial statement presentation
- Determine the existence of contingent liabilities by review of correspondence with attorneys, examination of minutes, inquiries to clients, etc
- Determine the extent of test-checking required in an audit and select the period to be tested
- Prepare moderately complicated tax returns
- Suggest client tax planning ideas to a supervisor, manager, or partner.
- Write comments for reportable conditions letters
- Prepare routine correspondence to the client for approval and signature of a partner or manager
- Set up books of account for new businesses
- Prepare budgets
- Suggest improvements to engagement management for increased efficiencies in subsequent engagements
- Perform other job-related duties as necessary
- MUST possess a BS/BA degree in Accounting
- CPA designation preferred
- 2 - 3 years progressive experience in public accounting preparing and reviewing tax returns for various types of entities (primarily S-Corp, C-Corp, and Partnerships) and industries, tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects for clients; knowledge of partnership taxation in the real estate industry strongly desired
- 1 or more years experience in tax accounting with an emphasis on corporate tax and high net worth self-employed individuals
- Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills with proficiency in US GAAP
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Proven technical skills with Excel, Word, and tax preparation software; experience with ProSystem Tax strongly desired
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients
- Strong desire to be an intricate part of business development and marketing strategies
- Strong excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task; must be detail oriented
- Possess positive and professional attitude
- Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites