Senior Tax Accountant

Rockville, Maryland CPA Firm Senior CPA  Must have 3 to 5 years’ experience in Public Accounting, with a strong audit and tax background.  

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare complex tax projections and tax returns for Partnerships, Corporations, Individuals, Estates, Non-profits, Trust.
• Perform tax research, draw conclusions and document findings in written format
• Provides training and assistance to staff
• Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of a supervisor, manager or partner, at all times working to meet time constraints and client deadlines.
• Provides a variety of services based on client needs:
• Audits
• Reviews
• Compilations
• Agreed upon procedures
• Forecasts and projections
• Internal control studies
• Financial analysis
• Personal financial statements
• Specialized account and audit research
• Budgets, forecasts and projections

• Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature by a partner.
• Begins acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty.
• Understand generally accepted auditing standards, common audit procedures, techniques, and the firm’s quality control standards
• Prepare and/or review work papers, financial statements, including footnote disclosures

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Plans, organizes, and controls assignments.
• Considers all factors of a problem and suggests possible solutions.
• Has the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Shows high degree of professionalism towards team members and clients.
• Reliable – accepts responsibility, meets commitments without excessive follow-up; consistently accurate in presenting information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and Firm standards and ethics.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheet software programs, calculator and other general office equipment.
• Increased development of a command of GAAP, or industry specific, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations; thorough understanding of GAAS and common audit procedures and techniques.

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated with the desire to grow and develop
• CPA
• 3-5 years of public accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of accounting and tax software