Our client is looking for a strong future CPA Firm partner to be able to succeed upon retirement in 5-7 years. Equity position is available after a 3-5 year employment. Candidate should be proficient with general ledger activity and all aspects of tax preparation and planning including sales tax. Individual should have excellent communication skills being able to communicate effectively with clients and staff.

Key Objectives:

• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.
• Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.
• Supervise and lead Managers, Supervisors, and Staff Accountants, as well as provide feedback to them and evaluate their progress.
• Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients and efficiencies within the workplace.
• Apply knowledge of current issues in tax, regulatory requirements, and industry-specific concerns to clients and be able to identify where they may impact a client and recommend strategies
• Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.
• Review engagement work papers, resolve any problems and keep the partner informed of all important developments in the engagement.
• Provide on the job training to team members
• Assist in administrative functions as assigned by the partners.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with business owners and personnel.
• Possess a positive, can-do attitude with a firm-first mindset and be a team player.
• Strong experience using tax preparation software and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate knowledge of prevailing tax laws and developments
• Be proficient in the preparation of various tax returns, including, but not limited to: Individual, Fiduciary, Corporate, Partnership, Sales Tax and Multi states
• Proactive, self-motivated, well organized, and possess the ability to manage work effectively with others while managing client relationships
• Superior attention to detail
• Must be organized and proactive
• Ability to communicate with business owners and personnel
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Active New Jersey CPA
• 10 years of recent, continuous CPA firm experience
• Experienced tax professional