Senior Tax Consultant – Commercial Tax

Citrin Cooperman

Senior in the Commercial Tax Services Department responsible for preparing tax returns, reviewing staff work, and assisting clients. Offering a dynamic work environment with professional growth opportunities.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal and state tax laws, including corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation, while providing exceptional client service and mentoring to staff. Proficient in tax return preparation and project management within a public accounting environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal And State Tax Returns PreparationAdvanced Knowledge Of Tax LawsCPA Or CPA EligibleClient Service SkillsTax Research And Issue Resolution

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationTax ResearchProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Written Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsMentoringTeam CollaborationSense Of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

CCH AxcessSureprepXCMCaseware

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's In Taxation PreferredCPA Or CPA Eligible Preferred

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingC-CorpS-CorpPartnershipIndividual Taxation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepares federal and state tax returns, extensions, and quarterly projections for various clients (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, Individual)
Review tax work of staff and interns and provide feedback, training, and mentoring
Review tax information and coordinate with clients and staff while building relationships
Assist with the coordination of the day-to-day duties of planning, tax work, and delivery of finished work product
Able to perform tax research and resolve issues
Identify and communicate tax matters to Managers and Partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in taxation preferred
3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in a mid-size public accounting firm
Possess advanced knowledge of federal and state tax laws – corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation
CPA or CPA eligible preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate strong client services skills
Approaches projects with a sense of urgency
Be highly motivated and able to work individually and in a team setting
Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Sureprep, XCM and Caseware is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Flexibility to manage your personal and professional life