Senior Accountant

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Withum empowers clients and our professional staff with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management and operational needs. As a US nationally ranked Top 25 firm, we recruit only the best and brightest people with a genuine passion for the business. Withum’s Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, US federal, state, and local regulations, counting our affiliation with HLB international, allows them to help develop economical tax strategies anywhere. Their services include Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, as well as International and Private Client services Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, easy to work with a sense of purpose and caring for their co-workers and whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way , promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. How You’ll Spend Your Time: A minimum of 4-5 years of significant US tax experience in a public accounting firm or industry position with substantial exposure on taxation of U.S., Experience in Tax reporting and compliance requirements. Prepare & Review tax returns of Individual Tax Return Form 1040, Trust returns Form 1041, Multi-State Returns and international tax Reporting forms like, FINCEN FORM 114, Form 8938, 5471, 5472 etc. Prepare & Review tax returns of C Corporation Form 1120, Partnership returns Form 1065, Multi-State Returns and international tax Reporting forms like, 5471, 5472 etc. is added advantage. Perform first level review of tasks and processes of Tax return preparation and delivery. Strong focus on attention to detail and able to do multi-tasking to accomplish tasks effectively. Analyze complex data, make decision for final reconciliation and making necessary state adjustments. Conduct variance research & analysis, Optimization, reasonable checks and reconciliations for tax returns. Manage end-to-end tax compliance. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks accurately and within the defined processing time frame. Achieving target billing and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently within the budgeted time and cost. Actively lead projects through proper delegation and direction of work among other project team members. Guide the team in understanding various tax forms and conduct training & brainstorming knowledge sessions. Guiding and developing Junior Staff members. Should be Leading and managing engagements independently Coaching/ developing junior members on the concepts of Individual/trust/990 tax compliance. Ability to review tax information and documentation to provide accurate information to Individual engagements. Requirements: Qualification: Commerce Graduate/Postgraduate Experience: 3+ years in US Individual Taxation. The candidate should possess good communication and drafting skills with a work-based demonstrated affinity in pursuing a career in customs matters. The candidate should demonstrate integrity and energy and possess independent working ability and have a collaborative mindset Active communicator and a great team player Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively Ability to balance many projects simultaneously Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines Ability to work independently Ability to be flexible with scheduling to meet workflow demands Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor Ability to maintain client confidentiality, personal objectivity, and professional skepticism Website: Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.