TAX SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Albin Randall & Bennett - Portland, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, ME

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB) is a comprehensive, full-service public accounting, tax, and advisory services firm dedicated to serving New England businesses and families. We pride ourselves on providing intelligent and respectful advice, infused with a touch of Maine kindness. As we continue to grow, we are excited to offer the opportunity for a Tax Senior Accountant to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals with strong tax experience who are self-starters and enjoy working with diverse industries and dynamic clients. At ARB, we foster a supportive environment where our leadership team values work/life balance and promotes a family-oriented atmosphere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with ample opportunities for career growth. In this position, you will be responsible for effectively communicating with clients, peers, colleagues, and management. You will assist managers, directors, and partners in delivering timely and efficient services to our clients. A commitment to becoming an expert in the niche industries you work with is essential, as you will provide tax advisory and consulting services. You will display advanced knowledge of taxation for corporations, pass-through entities, and individuals, and prepare complex federal and multi-state tax returns for business entities, as well as individual income tax returns. Additionally, you will perform tax research and provide solutions for our clients, review and respond to IRS and state notices, inquiries, and audits, and engage in ARB's client-centric, team-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with clients, peers, colleagues, and management.
• Assist managers, directors, and partners to deliver timely and efficient services to clients.
• Commit to becoming an expert in the niche industries in which you work to provide tax advisory and consulting services.
• Display advanced knowledge of taxation for corporations, pass-through entities, and individuals.
• Prepare complex federal and multi-state tax returns for business entities.
• Prepare complex federal and state individual income tax returns.
• Perform tax research and provide solutions for our clients.
• Review and respond to IRS and state notices, inquiries, and audits.
• Engage in ARB's client-centric, team-oriented culture.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience at a CPA firm.
• CPA licensure, or working to obtain.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex tax issues.
• Strong client rapport and project management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple engagements.
• Willingness to train, evaluate, and mentor staff.
• Proficiency with Prosystems ProFx Tax, Caseware, CCH Fixed Assets.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Medical and dependent care plan (FSA)
• Voluntary dental plan
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Competitive pay
• Flexible work arrangements
• Reduced summer hours