Senior Tax Associate - Coral Gables, FL
Coral Gables, FL
About Us
We are a CPA firm established in Coral Gables, FL. Our client base includes construction and real estate, aviation, auto dealerships, retail & wholesalers, professional services, international investors & entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals. We are looking for an experienced senior associate who is ready to step outside of the normal accounting firm box.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Tax Preparation and Review.
- Communicate with clients to gather tax organizers and any missing information needed to complete tax preparation.
- Assist clients in cleaning up bookkeeping records to complete business tax returns.
- Prepare individual income tax returns (1040) and business income tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041).
- Review individual and business income tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Mentors and supports team members to enhance performance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills
- Strong Excel skills
- Must be willing to work extra hours during tax seasons as needed to meet tax deadlines
- Excellent communication skills to convey technical information clearly to clients.
Education & Experience
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in accounting
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the public accounting and tax industry
- Minimum 3 years of experience preparing individual (1040) federal and state tax returns
- Minimum 3 years of experience preparing business (1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041) tax returns
- EA or CPA preferred; must be willing to work towards obtaining EA or CPA status. Preferred
- Additional certifications or coursework related to advanced tax strategies or financial management. Preferred
- Experience with Practice CS and/or UltraTax is a plus. Preferred