About the job
We’re Elliott Davis, a business solutions firm providing tax, assurance, and consulting services to numerous industries, businesses, and individuals. We work daily to make a positive impact on our customers, our people, and our communities. This mission guides everything we do, from our work to our firm culture and our focus on service and volunteerism. We are expanding our presence with an office in Bengaluru, India. We are looking for vibrant professionals who are interested in elevating their career with one of the top 40 accounting firms in the U.S.
Our Tax department offers a breadth of knowledge across all aspects of tax consulting and preparation. We partner with our customers to help them navigate the ever-evolving tax landscape and reach their financial objectives, while also creating opportunities for additional value. Our team is innovative and forward-thinking while remaining attuned to the unique needs of each customer.
At Elliott Davis, our most important investment is in our people. We invite you to find out more about becoming part of our team.
Job Summary
The role of Tax Senior is to participate in the tax preparation process for individuals (1040), corporations (1120C/1120S), and/or partnerships (1065), as well as other customers to ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations based on their industry preference or specialization. Tasks will include preparing intermediate level returns, reviewing basic tax return engagements, and researching and resolving tax issues. The Tax Senior is responsible for supervising, motivating, and developing our tax associates and interns.
Responsibilities
· Apply tax knowledge to intermediate level of corporate tax returns, flow-through returns and/or all levels of individual returns
· Review basic tax return engagements
· Work effectively in analyzing business transactions
· Perform complete and efficient reviews of individual and/or business tax returns while providing guidance to team members
· Gather data from both internal and external sources
· Perform tax research with view for alternatives to satisfy customer’s objectives
· Resolve all open items/issues encountered on assigned engagements
· Actively monitor engagement economics by managing budgets and seeking efficiencies
· Direct and control concurrent assignments to successful completion
· Bottom-line management of assigned engagements and individual productivity opportunities, becoming a subject-matter expert in one or more technical aspects
· Teach, develop and oversee associates through engagements, as well as delegate assignments and tasks when applicable
· Provide honest, objective and constructive feedback in timely manner to associates
· Collaborate to identify and sell opportunities among existing customers
· Serve as a mentor and role model through active participation in firm committees, departmental matters, and events
Requirements
· MBA in Finance/Chartered Accountant/Enrolled Agent/CPA
· 2+ years of recent public accounting experience
· U.S. Tax experience is preferred
· Ability to read and interpret a complete set of financial statements
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Effective analytical and problem-solving ability
· Strong time and work management skills
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is expected to work in our office. Flexibility is granted to employees to work remotely on an as-needed basis.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
Non-Busy Season / 40 hours per week.
Busy Season (February-April, August-October) / Extended hours required, will scale up not to exceed 65 hours per week (to be outlined in the employment agreement).
Travel
May be required to travel up to four to eight weeks to U.S. offices.
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