Experienced Senior Tax Associate

With over 40 years of experience, Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF) believes in providing our clients with more than just a tax strategy or compliance report. At SSF, we use our professional and personal skills to improve the lives of our families, communities, clients, and colleagues. Offering comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services, the firm has a regional focus with global expertise.

SSF's core values are Family, Community, Firm (in that order). Our relationships are built on honesty, mutual respect, and trust.

As a B Corp, in the accounting industry, SSF is counted among businesses that are leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. This certification distinguishes companies that use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. The B Corp certification helps us better assess how our core values are aligned with our daily operations and helps identify where to improve.

Should YOU be excited about the possibility of becoming a member of the SSF Family please apply below and our Recruiting Team will be in touch!

We are seeking to add a bright and motivated individual to our growing and sophisticated tax practice, including an Experienced Senior Tax Associate.

Duties of the position:

• Supervises and reviews multipletax returns, simultaneously
• Proactively communicates planning opportunities and facilitates communication internally
• Works closely and directly with clients
• Actively engaged in managing projects (client service, economics, and profitability)
• Reviews the tax work of associates (tax return preparation, tax research and related duties) relative to various entity types, including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, trusts and estates as well as individuals
• Acts as a resource on complex technical tax matters utilizing a strong understanding of different entity types and their associated tax issues
• Applies specialized technical expertise and recognizes and communicates planning opportunities
• Communicates effectively with clients, managers and partners on a wide variety of complex tax and client matters
• Liaise with tax managers and partners to organize the flow of client work
• Actively participate in recruiting, office and networking events
• Provide tax compliance and consulting services to multiple clients, simultaneously, including High-Net-Worth individuals, Corporations, and Partnerships
• Develops and delivers innovative financial planning ideas that meet or exceed client expectations
• Oversees complex tax research projects for a variety of clients and diverse industries
• Works closely with clients to minimize their tax liabilities and obligations and ensures client satisfaction
• Supervises staff and manages the day-to-day delivery of consulting services to client
• Develops and motivates tax staff by providing them with coaching, leadership and career guidance
• Identifies additional service opportunities that will help clients be more efficient in order to operate and grow their business
• Actively participate in training activities to help share knowledge and develop staff

SSF strives to hire from our local talent pool as one of the many ways we demonstrate our commitment towards supporting our local communities. We're invested in our cities' growth, the well-being of its citizens and the health of our local economy.

SSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

• Minimum of 4 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm
• BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master degree in Taxation preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to independently research and solve complex tax and accounting issues and write well-organized memos
• Strong understanding of current tax code, with expert knowledge of one or more areas of taxation (corporations, pass-trough's, individuals, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to learn and perform at a high level
• Proven technical skills with MS Office to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with ProSystems & RIA is preferred
• Expert work paper referencing and filing methods and willingness to teach same
• Exceptional client service, communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to flexibly work as part of a team striving to meet periodic and other client requirements
• Ability to delegate work and manage staff
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver in a timely manner
• Demonstrated specialized technical and industry knowledge expertise and committed to further development through personal reading, research and coursework
• Commands knowledge of different entity structures and their tax rules
• Ability to travel to client locations which may include occasional overnight stays
• Expert knowledge of work paper referencing and filing requirements
• CPA licensure or equivalent (EA, JD, Chartered Accountant)
• Must be able to keep client matters strictly confidential