Senior Tax Accountant

About Alexander

Alexander & Company CPA’s PSC are one of the oldest public accounting firms in Kentucky and are celebrating its 103rd year anniversary. We are growing and are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Tax Accountant position in our Owensboro, Kentucky office.

As a 12-time winner of the Messenger-Inquirer Reader’s Choice Award as Best Accounting Firm in Owensboro, we take pride in our positive work environment, supportive culture, and a true work/life balance.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for performing complex tax preparation, tax research and tax planning with minimal supervision. This position also provides work direction and technical guidance to less experienced staff. The senior tax accountant contacts clients to resolve minor tax matters. Not only will you work independently, but you will also collaborate with a diverse group of talented tax professionals. You will use our top rated tax tools and technology.

Education, experience, and skills we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required with 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar public accounting firm position.
• CPA certification or eligible and actively pursuing certification.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Attention to detail
• Possess ability to self-motivate, work with a sense of urgency, and to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work well with others
• Willingness to learn

Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and tax Ability to learn new tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and organization skills.
• Positive attitude
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax and QuickBooks a plus

As a Senior Tax Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare complex tax returns and tax research
• Review tax work of less experienced staff
• Assisting in tax planning for clients.
• Conduct research on technical accounting and tax issues.
• Review tax information supplied by client, may meet or call client with questions
• Recognize, anticipate and resolves tax issues; makes recommendations
• Communicate with clients to identify and address their tax and consulting needs.

Pay and Benefits

• Our team members play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our team members with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate's experience. Additional compensation includes Christmas bonus pay and new business incentives. We also offer an attractive benefits package including comp and flex time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Continuing education credits
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Tax: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person