Tax Senior Associate

 

Tax Senior Associate

New Hyde Park, NY / New York City, NY

Position Summary

Focus Financial Partners is seeking a skilled and experienced Tax Senior Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Federal and State tax compliance services for corporations and partnerships. This role involves collaborating with internal colleagues and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely tax filings, while also providing valuable support in other key tax areas (income tax provision, 1099 reporting, etc.). The Tax Senior will support the tax team on a variety of general tax matters, with a focus on corporate and partnership taxation.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations and partnerships with external tax preparer.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740 and related financial statement disclosures
• Communicate with subsidiary firms to gather necessary tax information, address inquiries, and provide guidance on tax-related matters.
• Conduct tax research to ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the tax department.
• Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate updates to colleagues as necessary.
• Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities and optimize tax positions.
• Assist with tax audits, examinations, and notices by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Maintain accurate and organized support files and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA and/or MST is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in tax preparation, compliance, and advisory services for a public accounting firm or large multinational entity.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.  Experience in partnership and consolidate corporate returns a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines effectively.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with finance colleagues.

 

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $100,000- $115,000 Base Salary Compensation Range.  Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set.  The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.  Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

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Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.

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