Louis Plung & Company ยท 5 hours ago
Tax Senior Accountant
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expLouis Plung & Company (LPC) is a growth-minded firm focused on results through collaboration between staff and clients. The Tax Senior Accountant will prepare tax returns of moderate complexity and assist with larger tax assignments while ensuring compliance with tax laws and maintaining awareness of new legislation.
AccountingConsultingManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Prepares various tax returns of up to a level of moderate complexity (individual, business, nonprofit, trust and estate)
Performs other tax-related tasks as requested such as running depreciation reports, preparing tax projections, mapping general ledger trial balances for tax return purposes, etc
May perform accounting services to adjust client books
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be able to complete assigned work in an accurate, organized and prompt manner. Completes assigned work within the time allotted from the tax budget
Proficient in the use of tax-related software (tax return software, research software, fixed asset management system, projection software) and assists lower level staff with its utilization when necessary
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Continues to develop awareness of federal and state tax laws and regulations and how they must be applied when preparing tax returns
Ensures that partners, tax director, managers and senior staff are kept informed of the status of work in progress as well as all important client developments
Communicates with tax in-charge on a timely basis when issues arise requiring additional expertise, experience or guidance when preparing tax returns
Continues to develop skills with use of tax research/planning software and performs tax research, tax planning and projection assignments as requested by Tax Director/Partners/Managers or as determined in order to meet client needs
Maintains high professional and ethical standards
Works with minimal supervision and identifies issues to discuss with tax in-charge prior to making decisions
Adherence to budget and client/firm deadlines
Performing other tax related duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting (with several tax credits preferably) or Master's degree in accounting/tax
Qualified candidates will have met the 150-hour credit requirement
Either hold a current and valid certified public accountant's license or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam
Proficient in use of computers and be familiar with tax preparation software (CCH) and tax research software
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbal and written
Continuing professional education as established by the AICPA and applicable state society, averaging 40 hours annually
If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the AICPA and applicable state society
2-4 years of related experience with demonstrated proficiency in tax return preparation
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be able to complete assigned work in an accurate, organized and prompt manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Continues to develop awareness of federal and state tax laws and regulations
Ensures that partners, tax director, managers and senior staff are kept informed of the status of work in progress
Communicates with tax in-charge on a timely basis when issues arise requiring additional expertise
Maintains high professional and ethical standards
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible work arrangements
Company
Louis Plung & Company
Louis Plung & Company specializes in an array of tax, audit, personal & business consulting services personalized as per the business needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Bakaitus
Partner
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