Tax Accountant

Robert Half • Albany, NY • 1h ago

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established public accounting firm seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base while maintaining the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and a strong focus on work-life balance.

This position is open to candidates residing throughout Northeastern New York. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule with minimal in-office requirements; however, candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the Albany area and be available to attend occasional team meetings, training sessions, client meetings, and other business-related events as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.

Provide tax planning, consulting, and proactive guidance to business and individual clients.

Research complex tax issues and prepare written analyses and recommendations.

Review client financial information and supporting documentation to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.

Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, planning strategies, notices, and information requests.

Assist with IRS and state tax authority correspondence, examinations, and issue resolution.

Identify opportunities to improve tax positions, maximize deductions, and minimize client risk.

Mentor and support junior staff, providing technical guidance and reviewing work as needed.

Collaborate with partners and firm leadership on client engagements, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Flexible hybrid schedule with limited in-office requirements.

Diverse client base spanning multiple industries throughout the Capital Region and beyond.

Exposure to both tax compliance and advisory work.

Strong long-term growth and advancement opportunities.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 w/ additional bonus potential

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

3+ years of public accounting tax experience.

Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.

Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.

CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.

Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and tax preparation software.

Preferred Experience

Tax compliance and planning for closely held businesses and their owners.

Multi-state tax filings and research.

Partnership, S corporation, and pass-through entity taxation.

Direct client interaction and relationship management.

Experience reviewing the work of junior staff.

For more information or confidential consideration, please reach out to Hayden Bauer.

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