US Tax Senior

Position Summary Tax Senior

Work From Office – 2PM – 11 PM Shift

As a US TAX Senior, you will be work as part of a team of US Tax Return preparation/ review, helping to prepare the individual tax returns based on the assignments.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of prior tax return preparation work experience; 2+ years of experience in US Federal Tax.
• Enrolled Agent or other appropriate certification (or in the process if pursuing).
• CA/CPA/MBA (Finance) or an equivalent master’s degree in accounting or related field
• Prior Big 4 experience or equivalent Experience.
• Software skills – like CCH and Ultratax would be a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• An understanding of US accounting principles, IRS, internal regulations of US GAAP
• Ability to multi-task tax engagements, track the status across all engagements, and drive their completion.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals within the organization and with the clients.
• Analytical and diagnostic skills to be able to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.

Preferred:

• Strong academic track record.
• Demonstrate to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

• Preparation/ Review of Individual federal tax return and state tax returns
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance. Thorough review of documents and application of any changes in tax rates, tax laws for US tax return preparation
• Ability to identify any technical issues on the engagements and bring it to the notice of the lead to reach the desired resolution. Able to transfer the income and expenses, and assets and liabilities into a tax return format, to ensure that the Book-To-Tax Reconciliation is properly prepared and in balance.
• Able to successfully navigate Tax Technology used for tax returns.
• Utilize available tax technical resources to enhance US tax knowledge. Attentive participation in US Individual Tax training modules and on the job trainings. Contribute to team discussions and share knowledge for the benefit of the group.
• Attention to detail, deadline oriented and able to manage time. Responsible for self-review of deliverables before handing them to Senior / Assistant Manager.
• Understands personal and team roles as well as based on responsibilities and objectives. Understand assignment instructions and applies them as directed; seeks guidance when needed.
• Respects and maintains confidentially of client, staff, and firm information.
• Ensure client KPIs are consistently met both with respect to quality and budgets, to ensure escalations are at the minimum.