HCJ CPAs & Advisors · 5 months ago
Senior Accountant - Tax
Little Rock, AR, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expHCJ CPAs & Advisors is a public accounting firm seeking a Tax Senior Accountant to master areas of federal and state tax. The role involves preparing complex tax returns, coordinating tax strategies, and developing client relationships while supervising and coaching tax staff.
AccountingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Prepare complex tax returns effectively and efficiently with minimum supervision
Calculate quarterly tax estimate and annual extension payments
Coordinate tax strategies and tax planning while providing tax compliance and tax advisory services
Prepare responses to inquiries from regulatory agencies and assist with tax examinations
Perform tax research, prepare tax research memos and analyze tax research to draw reasonable conclusions
Review less complex tax returns prepared by staff accountants for accuracy and completion
Demonstrate an overall understanding of various clients to make fundamental decisions relating to tax return preparation
Compile tax supporting documentation related to the tax return to minimize rework by reviewer
Understand cause/effects for taxable condition of clients
Develop client relationships
Resolve open items and issues encountered on assigned engagements
Anticipate problems and issues and keep the manager and/or partner informed
Improve technical skills through CPE, personal commitment, and on-the-job training
Assist in supervising, developing, and coaching tax staff
Attend CPE conferences and conduct in-house CPE
Participate in Tax Department sub-committees
Be proficient in use of computers and become proficient with firm utilized software
Administrative and other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of accounting degree
2-3 years of public tax accounting experience
Certified Public Accountant a plus, or in the process of attaining certificate
Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
CCH: ProSystem FX Tax, Engagement; Thomson Reuters: Fixed Assets, Checkpoint, BNA -Tax Planning, QuickBooks, Adobe
Self-motivated and ambitious
Organized and detail-oriented
Strong time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively balance speed and accuracy
Ability to get along well with coworkers
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to anticipate problems and keep the manager and/or partner informed
Ability to develop client relationships
Ability to resolve open items and issues encountered on assigned engagements
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all firm and client information
Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity
Ability to maintain professional ethics of firm, AICPA, and ARCPA
Ability to accept accountability and meet commitments
Ability to tailor communication to the needs and expectations of the audience
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant
Experience with CPE conferences and conducting in-house CPE
Experience in supervising, developing, and coaching tax staff
Company
HCJ CPAs & Advisors
HCJ CPAs and Advisors provides knowledgeable auditing, tax and business consulting services that companies need in today’s business climate.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dawn Bramlett
CFO
Brent Sharpmack
Partner
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