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Companies of J.J. Young Senior Associate, Tax & Advisory Services in Queensbury, New York
Overview:The Companies of J.J. Young is seeking talented individuals to fill our client's Senior Associate, Entry-Level, and Tax Manager roles in Queensbury. Our client is a local accounting firm that provides corporations, partnerships, and businesses in Upstate New York with accounting, tax, and management services. The client fosters a tight-knit environment to ensure all needs are met for both clients and staff. The ideal candidate is a dedicated accounting professional who achieved, or is working toward CPA certification and has experience with tax and advisory services. This position is 100% On-Site.Position Summary:The Senior Associate, Tax and Advisory Services is an experienced Tax professional who has achieved or is working toward a CPA designation or other professional designation(s), with at least three to five years of experience in public accounting; in-depth knowledge of tax compliance; and the ability to independently perform a variety of complex work. The incumbent will be periodically be required to review the work of others. In addition, there are two other Tax Advisory Service positions. One is for entry level individuals with some experience, and the other is the Senior Tax Manager for candidates who possess all necessary qualifications and high level experience. The Senior Tax Manager will oversee Tax and Advisory Services.Primary Responsibilities:- Prepares personal, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns- Acts as resource for tax staff- Preforms complex tax research- Prepares projections and becomes involved in planning for complex clients- Supports accounting and auditing partners, managers and staff in client meetings- Reviews tax accruals and associated work papers- Tax Compliance Oversight: analyzes and interprets IRS notices and drafts responses- Represents clients before the IRS and state tax authorities- Participates in tax department administrative projects- Acts in In-charge for personal tax return clients and business clients- Acts as key client contact person for select business and personal engagements- Produces quality work with efficiency and attentive client service- Manages their own client base, usually a notable number of clients and billing amounts, including preparing invoices to clients, communicating fee details to clients, client relations and engagement management- Establishes good working relationships with staff members at all levels- Demonstrates initiative, creativity and imagination in solving work and client problems- Supervisory Experience a Plus!Additional Functions:- Assists with recruitment and training of other tax department personnel- Develops entrepreneurial approaches to client service and maintains good working relationships with clients and staff- Maintains contacts with peers, develops network of business contacts, meets with prospective clients and cultivates referrals- Accepts volunteer positions in community organizations- Continues to develop industry expertise- Develops a broad general knowledge of economic, political and business conditions.- Performs related duties as may reasonably be necessary in the course of businessQualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related program or Associate’s degree in related field with relevant work experience- Advanced degree or enrollment in an advanced degree program (MS Taxation, MBA, or MS Accounting) desirable- CPA certification or other Professional designation desirable- Completion of career development programs designed to enhance management, communications, and interpersonal skills- Minimum 2+ years of experience in public accounting desirable- Proficiency in use of computers, tax software programs and Microsoft Office- Ability to translate complex information into understandable and usable client language/terminology- Excellent social skills and people skills essential- Pay and position is based on experience, certifications, and credentials.If you meet the qualifications and have a passion for tax and advisory services, apply today or call us at (518)789-3024!
Minimum Salary: 70,000 Maximum Salary: 130,000 Salary Unit: Yearly