Job Description
Reid CPAs, LLP, is an independent, full-service certified public accounting firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. We currently have offices in Long Island and NYC. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan.
The Tax Director is responsible to direct engagements while coordinating with Staff and supervising a team assigned to these engagements. The Tax Director will consult with Partners and engage with clients to develop a rapport by leveraging complex research and analyzation of sophisticated tax strategies.
Key Objectives:
Be proficient in the preparation of various tax returns, including but not limited to – individual, Fiduciary, Corporate, Partnership and Multistate
Competency in all phases of accounting and tax, including performing tax planning, tax preparation, review, compliance and research
Demonstrates proficiency through technical knowledge of accounting and reporting standards in areas such as researching, completing, and reviewing technical areas.
Identifies tax risk management issues and proposes potential solutions through research and collaboration with engagement Partner
Ability to review tax procedures, and financial statements with no supervision
Facilitates tax review of returns, and audits for accuracy of data and communication
Monitors tasks assigned to team ensuring that all questions are answered. Checks for clarity of communication by monitoring tasks, reviewing workflow and ensuring that the team completes all tasks on a timely basis
Oversees team and coordinates the day-to-day duties of planning, tax work, and wrap-up
Communicates to Partners any client issues and work status to ensure timeliness
Supervise, train and mentor tax staff
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Required)
CPA (Required)
At least 10 years of experience in a CPA firm with 5 years of supervisory experience
Experience using UltraTax CS, Checkpoint, Microsoft Office Suite and Intuit products (Preferred)
Ability to work independently and to inspire a team to drive results through efficiencies
Strong experience using Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS, Checkpoint, Microsoft Office, and Intuit QuickBooks.
Strong verbal and written communication
Able to provide positive feedback, constructive direction through proper coaching and mentoring
Strong attention to detail and time management
Ability to prioritize and assign tasks based on skill set of team
High degree of decision making
Moderate degree of independence
Consistent communication with Partner, Client and team to ensure that desired results are timely, accurate perceived as positive in nature
Salary: Starting at $160,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday in office from 9:00am – 5:30pm with increased hours for busy seasons
Ability to commute/relocate:
Woodbury, NY 11797: Reliably commute or planning to relocate after starting work (Required)
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