Sponsel CPA Group
Tax Senior Accountant    

Job Duties:

The ideal candidate must be able to successfully perform the following duties:
•    Maintain required level of technical knowledge. 
•    Prepare tax projections and estimated federal and state income tax payments. 
•    Prepare work papers for various book to tax differences. 
•    Perform year-end accrual calculations and prepare the tax provision. 
•    Prepare federal and state income tax returns; including multistate tax preparation. 
•    Prepare personal property tax returns. 
•    Prepare other various tax filings: Annual reports, Intangible Tax, Sales and Use Tax. 
•    Research projects. 
•    Assist in federal and state audits. 
•    Maintain our tax preparation system. 
•    Keep abreast of current developments in the tax area. 
•    Other tax projects as they arise. 
•    Identify and assist managers in the resolution of complex client matters.
•    Relationship building with clients and community contacts in an effort to contribute to business development of the firm.
•    Train and mentor staff accountants. 
•    Prepare performance reviews. 
•    Assist managers and partners with various other projects.

Skills Preferred:
•    Analytical –collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures. 
•    Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations. 
•    Technical skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. 
•    Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decision; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions. 
•    Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. 
•    Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
•    Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. 
•    Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.