Senior Tax Associate
Moore Colson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Performs technical tax review and governmental tax examinations as deemed by Manager and Senior Manager
- Preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns and information filings
- Acts Acting as a resource for tax associates and Business Assurance team members on specific tax issues and/or questions
- Ensuring all federal and state income tax returns are prepared timely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws
- Possess a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
- Communicate Communicating effectively with clients and meets meeting critical deadlines
- Participates Participating actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts
- Assists the Business Assurance (Audit) Department with larger clients when deemed necessary
Requirements
- 2 – 4 years’ experience preparing corporate, partnership, and individual, and fiduciary income tax returns in a public accounting firm
- Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required, with a master’s degree in taxation preferred
- Current CPA license highly preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
- Proficency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax or other tax automation / workflow software is a plus preferred
- Client service oriented
- Team player
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Independent
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Generous time off: 4 weeks paid vacation, 6 wellness days, and 4 floating holidays
- Flexible, modern work experience: Hybrid schedule + home office equipment provided
- Career investment: CPA assistance, continuing education, coaching & mentoring programs
- Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, tuition/certification reimbursement
- Support for your life outside work: Cell phone reimbursement, business casual dress code, fitness membership discounts
- A people‑focused culture: Volunteer days, social events, and a collaborative, award‑winning workplace
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Hard Skills & Tools
preparation of federal income tax returnspreparation of state income tax returnspreparation of local income tax returnspreparation of corporate tax returnspreparation of partnership tax returnspreparation of individual tax returnspreparation of fiduciary tax returnstax compliancetax planningsupervising tax preparers
Soft Skills
client service orientedteam playercreative problem-solvingindependentexceptional written communicationexceptional verbal communicationeffective communicationmeeting deadlinesresourcefulnessactive participation
Certifications
CPA licenseBachelor's degree in accountingMaster's degree in taxation