What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at Spherion?
Job Description
Spherion is recruiting for a Senior Tax Accountant for our client in Flemington, NJ.
*This is a direct hire opportunity*
Job Duties:
Tax Compliance
Spherion is recruiting for a Senior Tax Accountant for our client in Flemington, NJ.
*This is a direct hire opportunity*
Job Duties:
Tax Compliance
- Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the company's Tax Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Applies understanding of client’s unique set of circumstances, documentation, and/or other requirements mandated by law and prepares required filings (tax returns) using a system of review and documentation to ensure that the client is in full compliance, while keeping the client’s tax and reporting burden’s as low as possible;
- Ensures all data needed to comply with filing requirements are collected; identifies and properly communicates missing items to prepare return;
- Utilizes Firm compliance software to maximize efficiency in tax prep process
- Effectively teams with Senior on completion of project (follow-up with Open items list)
- Documents all significant tax positions
- Correctly and proactively applies Firm policies, standards, and the company's Tax Policies and Procedures regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
- Assists with prep and/or review of income tax provisions
- Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients’ current and future taxes.
- Applies knowledge of home state corporate, partnership and individual tax structure and filing requirements in completing assigned work
- Effectively drafts clear and concise general memorandums and correspondence
- Identifies potential relevant tax issues or opportunities as part of the tax compliance process.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting required
- Masters degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred
- 3 years of prior experience
- CPA or on the CPA track preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with tax research databases such as BNA and RIA Proficient in all tax compliance process software including GoFileRoom, GoSystemRS,
- UltraTax, or comparable programs and standard tax workpapers
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