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Public tax accountants often experience increased workloads and tight deadlines during the busy tax season, which typically runs from January through April. Managing multiple client accounts, staying updated on frequently changing tax laws, and ensuring accuracy under time pressure can be challenging. Effective time management, clear communication with clients and team members, and proactive organization are essential for success during this period. Firms often offer training, resources, and teamwork to help accountants navigate these challenges and maintain work-life balance.

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CredentialsCPA often preferredCPA or equivalent beneficial
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Sr. Tax Accountant

Clark Davis Associates

Montclair, NJ

$83K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Company Description

Fortune 500 Company 

Must have strong experience with the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions from both ASC 740 (FASB109 & FIN48)

Job Description

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering financial and tax information necessary for tax filings, recognizing and communicating potential risks, preparing tax deferred workpapers and working with tax software applications to complete tax returns for review.

  • Preparation of Federal and State Income Tax Returns
  • Preparation of Tax Provision under ASC 740
  • Compile all necessary information to respond to Audit

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Preparation of selected Federal & State corporate income tax returns;

  • Preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions from both ASC 740 (FASB109 & FIN48) and 404 control perspective;
  • Review and monitor changes in domestic tax legislation, rulings, regulations and litigation;
  • Selected tax research projects;
  • As needed support with IRS and State audits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: (i.e., competency, degrees, etc.)

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting;
  • 3-5 years of Corporate or public tax experience;
  • Knowledge of ASC 740 (FASB109 & FIN48) and 404 controls;
  • Knowledge of OneSource software both compliance and provision;
  • Knowledge of SAP a plus.
Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Bachelors's degree in Accounting;
  • 3-5 years of Corporate or public tax experience;
  • Knowledge of ASC 740 (FASB109 & FIN48) and 404 controls;
  • Knowledge of OneSource software both compliance and provision;
  • Knowledge of SAP a plus.
Additional Information

$80K to $95K

Please email [email protected]


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