Our West Houston, TX client is seeking a Tax Senior.
Responsibilities:
Takes responsibility for client work being performed on time, appropriate scope of services and within budget.
Sees the big picture for client’s business, objectives and industry and thinks creatively to solve business problems as well as team conflict.
Takes responsibility for service quality, thoroughness and accuracy; proactively works with client to gather data and follow-up on open items.
Stays current on regulatory and industry issues and shares applicable information with others.
Assesses problem/issue materiality and interprets the implications for the client; understands client’s tolerance for risk.
Participates as a confident knowledge resource and idea generator in client meetings and sales calls.
Consistently takes on work outside of “comfort zone”; asks for stretch assignments to develop.
Assists in billing clients for work.
Seeks business development opportunities through new or existing contacts.
Demonstrates consultative sales and service skills.
Alert to client needs that may result in growth opportunity for the firm and communicates to Client Service Coordinator.
Effectively presents ideas to clients that result in additional services.
Dedicates time to coaching others in tax software knowledge, business process, research skills/resources, technical expertise, planning and project management skills via on the job training.
Targets written or verbal communication to appropriate audience.
Proactively communicates work/project status with engagement team and client in a direct and respectful manner.
Engages, motivates and provides timely feedback to team members.
Recognizes role in executing change management.
Takes ownership of personal career goals and seeks out mentors, advisors and coaches within the firm to help achieve aspirations.Builds relationships across lines of business to ensure client service excellence through an integrated service approach.
Recognizes resource/team capabilities (background, experience, strengths and weaknesses), aligns the right talent to the work, delegates work effectively and holds team accountable for deliverables.
Develops loyalty and trust with team and with client.
Developing strong project management skills – allocates appropriate resources, responds to deadlines, works within budget and provides necessary follow-up.
Develops client relationships at appropriate levels, has a good understanding of the client’s complete tax situation.
Developing strong project management skills – allocates appropriate resources, responds to deadlines, works within budget and provides necessary follow-up.
Develops client relationships at appropriate levels, has a good understanding of the client’s complete tax situation.
Trains, mentors and develops associates.
Understands and follows all policies, AICPA ethics rules, Circular 230, §6694, and other professional standards.
Provides well-reasoned recommendations to Managing Directors and Directors for addressing potential ethics and professional standards issues in specific client situations.
Effectively uses available guidance and practice aids in addressing ethics and professional standards matters.
Mentors and develops tax associates in ethics and professional standards matters.
Requirements:
B.A./B.S. degree in Accounting.
CPA preferred or a CPA candidate required.
Solid accounting skills.
Comprehensive understanding of tax law/rules and implications.
Experience preparing returns and researching tax issues.
Conducts self-review to ensure work is complete and no open issues exist.
Recognizes industry trends and the potential opportunities for savings and risk reduction applicable to the client’s business and tax burden.
Demonstrates awareness of firm risk management policies and procedures.
Demonstrates an understanding of and applies tax planning concepts.
Recognizes the ‘go to’ professionals in the firm for specialized knowledge.
Masters tax software tools for preparation, review and research .
Solid understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings and case law
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Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
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