What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant (Dalton, GA) position at Nichols Cauley?
Position Summary:
The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for managing tax-related engagements, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and delivering high-quality service to clients. This role involves preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, conducting tax research, and providing guidance to junior staff.
Key Responsibilities:
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Tax Preparation and Review
- Prepare and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax forms and related documents.
- Analyze financial statements and other financial data for tax reporting.
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Tax Planning and Advisory
- Assist clients in developing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
- Conduct tax research and stay current on changes in tax regulations.
- Provide tax advisory services and recommendations to clients on various tax-related issues.
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Client Interaction
- Build and maintain relationships with clients to understand their tax needs.
- Communicate effectively with clients, addressing questions and resolving tax issues.
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Team Support and Development
- Mentor and guide junior tax staff, providing training and support as needed.
- Assist in the management of the tax team’s workflow to ensure efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Master's in Accounting.
- Master’s in Taxation or similar is a plus.
- CPA or relevant certification preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in tax accounting, preferably in a public accounting firm.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Skills:
- Technical Skills: Proficient in tax preparation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and solve complex tax issues.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members.
Benefits:
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• 401K plan (with up to 4% salary paid employer contributions)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid time-off & Holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance for Employee and Dependents
• Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Childcare Assistance
